Clarence William Chabak's Obituary
Decatur-Clarence William 'Bill' Chabak, 79, of Decatur, passed away at 12:49 p.m. Friday, September 9, 2011 at Decatur Memorial Hospital with his family by his side.
Funeral Liturgy to celebrate Bill's life will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 13, 2011at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Monday, September 12, 2011 at the funeral home. Interment with military honors conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard will be at Fairlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Association.
Bill was born July 26, 1932, in Hannibal, Missouri the son of Carrie Alice Glover. He graduated from Hannibal High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army with the 508th Airborne Regimental Combat Team during the Korean War. He was previously employed as a machinist and served as union officer with the Wabash and Norfolk & Southern Railroads retiring after forty-five years of service. He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus Council #577, and the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers. His passion was the Wabash Hospital where he served on the Board of Directors. Bill always wanted to be helpful to people. He married Dorita Wilson May 2, 1954.
He leaves behind Dorita, his beloved wife of over fifty-seven years, sons, Rick Chabak and Julie of Liberty, Missouri and Steve Chabak of Decatur, daughter, Tina Chabak and Barb Silnes of Chicago, six grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.
He was reunited in Heaven with his parents and one brother.
Bill was a loving and caring husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, and brother. He was always available to help his friends and family with kind words and deeds. Bill was a leader at work and serving the community.
The family of Bill Chabak is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. View the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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