Steve Vachalek, Jr.

Passed away peacefully Monday, January 3, 2011. Age 85. Beloved husband of the late Yvonne for 59 years. Beloved father of Sandra (Kenneth) Ricciardi. Loving grandfather of Kim (Steve) Denneau, Jackie (Ryan) Beckman, Lisa and Joseph Ricciardi. Great-grandfather of Zachary, Payton, Amber and Erin. Preceded in death by his son, Steve and his brother, Walter. Also loved by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.Visitation at the Funeral Home Friday, January 7, 10-11 AM. Funeral Service 11 AM. Burial Southern Wisconsin Veteran's Memorial Cemetery Wednesday, January 12 at 10 AM.He proudly served his country as a radar technician stationed in the Pacific Theater during WWII. Member of Uihlein Post No. 411, American Legion. Retired from Schlitz Brewery after more than 30 years of service. A special thank you to the caregivers at Ruth Hospice for keeping Dad comfortable in his last days.Gone, but not forgotten