Captain Willibald “Bill” Charles Bianchi
NEW ULM–Captain Bianchi will be honored for and remembered for a life of extraordinary courage, service, and quiet humility. On Friday, April 24, 2026 the “Welcome Home Procession” will take place along Minnesota Street in New Ulm from approximately 7:00-7:30 pm.
Stay tuned to KNUJ radio for updates in regards to the procession’s accurate arrival time into New Ulm. A moment of reflection will take place at the conclusion of the procession outside of the Seifert-Bianchi American Legion Post #132 in New Ulm, which bears his name.
Please stop in the Legion for an American flag to wave and free bottled water provided by Wal-Mart of New Ulm. On Saturday, May 2, 2026 there will be a visitation gathering will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the New Ulm National Guard – Readiness Center in New Ulm on Saturday, May 2nd.
A military tribute speech ceremony will take place at 11 am at the Readiness Center prior to the procession to the cemetery. A graveside service and full military honors will take place at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in the Soldiers Rest Section of the New Ulm City Cemetery. A reception will follow the burial ceremony back at New Ulm National Guard – Readiness Center.

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