William Stecker

William Paul “Bill” Stecker of Lake St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at St. Joseph’s West Hospital.

He was 81 years old. He was born on July 2, 1929 in Clayton, Missouri. He went to Clayton High School and then went into the Army. After leaving the military in 1950, he returned to St. Louis, where he met and married his beloved wife, Gail Stecker (nee Hanks) of 54 years. Together they had four children. Linda McFarland (Rolland), Virginia Dieckmann (Charles), Paul Stecker, Jeffrey Stecker (Melissa). Also, Donna Palaski (Tom), who is very much considered a daughter as well. William is also survived by eight granchildren: Jill Jaster (Dieckmann), David Deaton, Jaime Stecker, Julie Turman (Dieckmann), Christopher Stecker, Kathryn Stecker, Olivia Stecker, Lauren Hartwein. Beloved brother of Robert Stecker (Beverly) of Des Moines, Iowa, uncle, cousin, and nephew. He was an avid sportsman. He spent the majority of his career as a Teamster for 30+ years and retired from Missouri Petroleum.

There will be a Memorial Service open to the public at Jefferson Barracks Chapel on Friday, February 25, 2011 at 2:00 pm.
 

5 Comments

  1. Linda McFarland on February 19, 2011 at 12:00 am

    I know you are keeping an eye on us as you always were nosey. Maybe you can finally get in a little fishing. All I ask is that you keep mom back. All my love.



  2. Gloria Schweiger on February 20, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Dear Gail and family, It has been quite a few years since we were “in touch” and I am truly sorry to learn of Bill’s passing. I so enjoyed the times we shared. You are in my prayers. Gloria



  3. Wendy Crane on February 20, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Our love and prayers go to all of my extended family in St. Louis during sad time. Uncle Bill was such a wonderful man and he will be missed. It is still too soon for me to travel with our newborn, but we will be there in spirit.
    love to you all!

    Wendy, James and Abby Crane



  4. Wendy Crane on February 20, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Our love and prayers go to all of my extended family in St. Louis during sad time. Uncle Bill was such a wonderful man and he will be missed. It is still too soon for me to travel with our newborn, but we will be there in spirit.
    love to you all!

    Wendy, James and Abby Crane



  5. Lori Overton on February 21, 2011 at 12:00 am

    My Love to all my Missouri Family!! Thank you Uncle Bill for all your Kindness/Love & Support…You are one of a kind and I love you very much. Rest in Peace Angel!



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