23-year-old Grant County man found dead
An autopsy was performed, and it was determined William Schaefer died of natural causes, due to an underlying medical condition.
Jul 8, 2025, 3:26 AM CT
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TOWNSHIP OF LIMA, Wis (WRCO / WRCE) – The Grant County Sheriff’s Department conducted a death investigation Friday (July 4) following the report of a man found lying on the ground near 7867 Highway 80 in the Township of Lima.
Southwest Health Center EMS and Grant County Deputies were dispatched to the scene at approximately 7:25. Upon arrival, 23 year old William Schaefer, who lived on the property was found deceased.
An autopsy was performed, and it was determined William Schaefer died of natural causes, due to an underlying medical condition.
Adam Hess has been involved in radio broadcasting since 1990, with many of those years spent on the air at WRCO FM in Richland Center. Currently, Adam hosts the Weekend Wake-up and Prime Mover Saturdays on WRCO FM, jumps in and helps out with news duties, handles Social Media duties for WRCO and WRCE, and is the Director of Technology at a Southwest Wisconsin School District. Reach him at adam.hess@civicmedia.us.
Jo Ann Krulatz is Senior Radio Journalist and News Director at WRCO and WRCE in Richland Center. Email her at joann.krulatz@civicmedia.us.
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