Obituary of Walter W. Stirnichuk

Walter W. Stirnichuk, 94, of Penitas, TX, formerly of Beach Park, IL, died February 18, 2019.

Walter was born October 7, 1924 in North Chicago, IL.  He was a resident of Beach Park, IL his entire life until moving to south Texas in 2018.  He was a WWII Bronze Star Veteran having served with the US Army, 473 Infantry from 1943-1945. Walter retired from Abbott Labs in 1980.  He operated the charter fishing boat “Easy Go” out of Waukegan from 1974-1995.

Walter is survived by his wife of 61 years, Bobbie; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Stirnichuk; mother, Anna Merlock Stirnichuk; sister, Maryanne Heibner; brothers, Carl Jr., and John Stirnichuk.

Services will be held at a later date.