William "Bill" J. Palecek

October 23, 1937 - October 25, 2020

William “Bill” J. Palecek Age 83, of Park Falls, died on Sunday October 25, 2020 at Care Partners Assisted Living Stonewood in Eau Claire. He was born on October 23, 1937 in Butternut, the son of George and Liz (Kerscher) Palecek. After graduating from the Butternut High School, Bill entered the Army National Guard for two years. He operated a crane in the wood yard of the Flambeau Paper Mill in Park Falls for 40 years and made many lifelong friends. After retiring from the mill he spent 18 years working in his beloved woods and spent every moment he could enjoying them. Bill was also a private airplane pilot and spent many years flying a small plane around the northwoods with family and friends. In January of 2020 he was diagnosed with ALS and moved to Eau Claire to be close to his children. He is survived by: (3)children: Peggy (Don) Joyner of Elk Mound Rick (Joy) Palecek of Eau Claire Scott (Monica) Palecek of Chippewa Falls (6)grandchildren: Molly Palecek, Maygen Palecek, Jennifer (Chris) McMeans, Jaclyn Joyner, Alisha (Jeremy) Boettcher, Jake (Danielle) Berger (10)great grandchildren: Devin, Ashley, Cody, Brady, Sawyer, Raven, Caitlin, Bennet, Wyatt, and Korah (2)great-great granddaughters: Everly and Sailor his sister Pat (Nic) Bley of Seattle, Washington his close friend Marian Walker and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Lois, brother John, and infant sister Mary. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Park Falls on Friday November 6, 2020 at 6:00pm. Fr. Shaji Pazhukkathara will officiate. A visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 5:00pm until the hour of the service. Birch Street Funeral Service is assisting the family. www.birchstreetfuneralservice.com