Mr. Duerecki

Walter Wallace “Wally” Durecki, age 80 of Rogers City

Death

Passed away October 2, 2010 at Tendercare Health Center of Rogers City

Birth

He was born June 11, 1930 in Rogers City to Frank and Frances (Hincka) Durecki

Affiliations

Wally was stationed in Germany while he served in the United States Army. He sailed with the American Steamship Company and retired in1990. Mr. Durecki was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church, the Rogers City Servicemen’s Club, and the J. W. B. Hunt Club. He was a past member of the American Legion. Wally was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Survived by

He is survived by: 2 sisters, Cecila Bunner of Rogers City, Frances (Rapheal “Ray”) Lenard of Rogers City; 1 brother, Leo (Sally) Durecki of Rogers City; special cousin, Joe Schefke; 2 dog friends, Max and Buddy

Wally was preceded in death by: parents, Frank & Frances; brother, Harry; sister, Helen McLean; wife, Ann

Visitation & Service

Friends may visit the Beck Funeral Home on Monday from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. where the rosary will be recited at 6:30. Followed by the parish wake service at 7:00 p.m. conducted by Sr. Rita Epple. Visitation will resume at St. Ignatius Catholic Church on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until time of mass at 10:00 a.m. with Fr. Arthur Duchnowicz officiating. Rogers City VFW will offer a military tribute following mass.

Interment will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery

Memorials

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given St. Ignatius School or Alzheimer’s Association in memory of Walter W. Durecki

On line condolences at www.beckfuneralhome.org