William J. "Bill" Bednarchik Obituary (1935 - 2021)

William J. "Bill" Bednarchik, 86 of Thayer passed away Monday, November 22, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. He was born January 6, 1935 in Thayer son of John "Yonski" and Frances (Strukley) Bednarchik. Bill graduated from the Thayer Grade School, Virden High School, Brevard Junior College, University of Florida and the Florida Police Academy. He proudly served his Country in the United States Air Force where he was assigned Security Services in the Department of Intelligence, working as a Radio Traffic Intercept Analyst from 1955-1959. He was stationed at Texas, Maine, Florida and the Philippine Isles. He was awarded the rank of S/SGT. Bill had worked for NASA, Wackenhut & Boeing, Sangamon State University and the University of Illinois at Springfield. He was involved in numerous sports and excelled with Bowling and Golf. He enjoyed wood working, traveling, gardening, casinos, fishing and camping. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council 2321 in Virden. In keeping with Bill's wishes, private services will be held with Father James Palakudy officiating. Burial will be at Virden Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by Virden American Legion Post #386. Airsman & Calvert Funeral Homes, Virden is honored to be caring for Bill's family.