William J. Leppert, 61, formerly of Bellevue, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at his residence in Monroe, Wisconsin. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, March 4, 2012 at Hachmann Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bellevue. A visitation for Bill will be Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00. William was born on January 19, 1951 in Dubuque, son of Kenneth and Grace (Clark) Leppert. Bill was a loving kind man with a big heart. He loved his family and friends. He painted cars and enjoyed restoring tractors. He also enjoyed fishing. Those left to honor his memory include his daughter, Stephani Leppert, of Maquoketa; grandson,Gavin Gregg; parents, Kenneth and Grace Leppert, of Bellevue; and sister Janice (James) Knief, of Bellevue; He is preceded in death by his sister, Janine Schapp. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hachmannfuneralhome.com