William Vukelich

William (Bill) Robert Vukelich, 83, of Staples, passed away August 22, 2023, at the Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples. 

Funeral services were  held August 28 at the Staples Alliance Church. 

Interment was at Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Staples.

Bill was born December 26, 1939, to Joe Sr. and Lylah (Randall) Vukelich in Crosby.

Bill was a very proud 49er and was active with the Ironworkers Union Local #512. He served on the Staples Fire Department for 23 years, as well as serving on the Local Civil Defense and the Auxiliary Police Department. Bill was an avid outdoorsman enjoying fishing and hunting. 

Bill will be deeply missed by his loving family, two sons, Chad, Chet (Nina), one daughter, Fawnya Day; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Joe Jr. (Shari), Doug (Karen) and Dale; five sisters, Judy Rollins, Dixie (Jack) Smith, Monica (Roger) Johnson, Peggy (Brad) Hirschey and Mona (Donnie) Lambert.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carol; one great-grandson, Cody; one brother, Danny; one sister, Lil Rychner; two brothers-in-law, Bob Rollins and Bob Rychner and one infant sister.

Arrangements were by Taylor Funeral Home, Staples.

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