William "Gundy" A Craig

WILLIAM “GUNDY” A. CRAIG, 90, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 12:55 am, Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois

He was born to the late Roland A. and Wilma (nee Allen) Craig on January 11, 1929 in Chester, Illinois.

He married Rosemary P. Piosik on November 18, 1951 in Chester, Illinois; she preceded him in death on May 5, 2005.

Gundy had worked for Missouri Pacific Railroad, had been a Shipping Supervisor for General Grocery in St. Louis, Missouri for 22 years and worked at the Chester Dairy Corporation for 6 years.

He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Chester, Illinois. Gundy was an avid golfer and a member of the Chester Country Club.

Survivors:

2 Sons:

Thomas Craig (Hellen Adair) Saltillo, MS

Patrick (Tammi) Craig Ruma, IL

1 Sister:

Petie Birenbaum Olivette, MO

6 Grandchildren:

Ian Craig, Alex Craig, Arianna Craig, Braxton Craig, Erin McKenney and Chasity Montgomery

9 Great Grandchildren

2 Great-Great Grandchildren

Dear Friend: Lillian Crain Gorham, IL

Preceded in death by: Parents, Wife – Rosemary and 2 Sisters – Mary Cecil and Giranda Cleiman

Funeral Service:

11:00 am, Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Very Reverend Eugene H. Wojcik, V.F.

Interment:

St Mary Catholic Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation:

Tuesday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials:

St. Mary Catholic School in Chester, Illinois