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William "Beep" A. Lienau passed away peacefully on August 27, 2020 while in hospice care. He was born September 11, 1940, the youngest of three sons to Kurt and Lydia Lienau of Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Beep grew up and attended school in Kenosha, graduating in 1962 from Marquette University in Milwaukee. He started his career as a supply salesman with Clow Mfg., and when promoted to Nat'l Sales Manager, he moved his young family to Naperville, IL in 1970. He went on to become the Executive VP of Water Products Corporation in Aurora.
In 1997, his career took him to Scottsdale, Arizona where he started Sima Environmental, Inc. After divesting Sima in 2010, he started Line Sales, LLC, which continues to operate successfully. He was also an inventor, and patented a tag for inoperative fire hydrants.
Beep loved Arizona, especially when his kids and grandkids visited and he would "Uber" with his Christmas music playing, no matter what season! He was the epitome of a "glass half full" attitude and always had the brightest outlook on life. He never met a stranger, knew all the best restaurants, and could tell the most incredible stories - if he wasn't laughing too hard.
He is survived by his wife Camille Conforti (Scottsdale, AZ), his children Britt (Kelley) (St. Charles, IL), Anne (Downers Grove, IL), Chris (Eva) (Mesa, AZ), Elizabeth (John) (Downers Grove, IL) and the mother of his children, Kathryn Freeman (Glendale, AZ). His grandchildren Britt (Katie), Lindsay, Carly (Josh), Jenny, Paige, Jack, Tommy, Charlie, Patrick, Brendan, Bridget, Meaghan, and great-grandchildren Anthony, James and William and his brother Jack Lienau (Kenosha, WI). He is preceded in death by his parents Kurt and Lydia Lienau and his brother Kurt Lienau, Jr. A celebration of life will be held in the near future.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to:
Americare Hospice
1212 N. Spencer St. # 2
Mesa, AZ 85203
www.americarehospice.com
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Earl Schackmuth
Rest In Peace, Bill. Remember all the great times when I would have the privilege of staying at your house when your parents were away. GOOD TIMES.
Katie Arneson (Freeman)
I visited Bill off and on in hospitals and rehab. As he declined, we pulled up a lot of high school stories and dusted them off. Had lots of laughs and tears as we talked through our marriage and his rise in business. Both most grateful for our wonderful kids. They honored their father with love and gentle care. I saw him the day before he died, having a caring and necessary close to our lives together. He touched many people with his generous spirit. Be at peace, KatieSue Ensfield (Peterson)
Dear Bill, you were my first love--8th, 9th, and 10th grade...and my best love. You will be missed. Rest in peace. Always, Sue