WILHELM (BILL) PACHAL

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WILHELM (BILL) PACHAL Wilhelm (Bill) Pachal, brother, uncle, friend passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach, at the age of 92 years. Bill was born on December 3, 1919 to Rudolph and Elizabeth Pachal in the R.M. of La Broquerie, MB. Bill was baptized as an infant into the Lutheran faith and was confirmed at the age of 14. Bill grew up on the family farm and in order to attend school, Bill lived with his grandparents in Steinbach for his first three years of schooling. Bill enjoyed all sports either as a participant or a spectator with his favourite sport being baseball. In later life he took up horseshoes, playing for fun and also doing tournaments. During the winter season he played horseshoes in the basement of the SRSS. He really enjoyed that time of getting together with friends. Bill also really enjoyed playing seniors baseball and fishing. A favourite pastime for Bill was watching his nephews and great-nephews playing hockey. Bill also had a big love of animals that was shown by his care for them when living on the farm. Bill served his country with dedication in the Second World War being stationed in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Holland. When he returned from the war he went into the construction industry building bridges in Manitoba and Ontario. Upon retirement, he cared for his parents, which enabled them to stay on the family farm. He was a very kind, caring and soft-spoken person. Bill is lovingly remembered by his brother, Henry, two sisters, Lena Krentz (Roy) and Norma Coleman (Seaton), many nieces, nephews and their families. His sister Roselyn, his brother-in-law Gus, Gus' second wife Alvina, his parents, and his two sisters-in-law Milena and Wanda predeceased Bill. The family would like to express gratitude to the home care staff and all who helped Bill get around over the years when he could no longer drive. There will be a service to celebrate Bill's life on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, 465 Henry St., in Steinbach with a viewing prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bethesda Foundation (Kidney Dialysis Machine) or the St. Paul Lutheran Memorial Fund. Arrangements by BIRCHWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL 1-204-346-1030 OR 1-888-454-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 06, 2012