William "Bill" Strecker

William Aloysius “Bill” Strecker, 84, of Topeka, Kansas died after a short illness on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at the home of his daughter. Bill is now joyfully reunited with his wife, Theresa, who passed away on December 31, 2007, after 51 years of marriage. Bill was born on February 10, 1934, to Aloysius William and Agnes Elizabeth Flynn Strecker in Topeka. He attended Holy Name Catholic Grade School, graduated from Hayden Catholic High School in 1952 and was a lifelong supporter of the Wildcats. Bill served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He worked for the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad, managed the fine jewelry departments at Wolfe’s and J.C. Penney’s, was a licensed realtor, and owned Strecker Retail Liquor. Bill married Theresa Ann Boos at Sacred Heart Church in Topeka on September 15, 1956. He was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Bill loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and enjoyed attending their activities. He treasured his and Theresa’s parents, brothers and sisters and their spouses, nephews and nieces. He was affectionately adopted as “Grandpa” by many of all ages who simply knew him as a good friend. He is survived by his children, Rick (Kathy) Strecker, Carol (Greg) Ingenthron, Bill (Dee) Strecker, Mark (Kris) Strecker, and Scott (Heather) Strecker; 19 grandchildren, Justin, Ashley, Courtney, Eric, Kyle, Bryan, Jordan, Caitlin, Cory, Kristin, Jachob, Nicholas, Jensenn, Shannon, Kayla, Mary, Sam, Max, and Ben; and 11 great-grandchildren, Garrett, Capree, Brienna, Jayda, Camdyn, Stella, Claire, Addalyn, Greyson, Nora, and Taylor. He is also survived by sisters, Dorothy Melchior and Jeanette Boos. He was also preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Elizabeth, and his brother, Carl “Pete”. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd, Topeka, KS 66614, where a parish rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Most Pure Heart of Mary Church or Hayden Catholic High sent in care of the funeral home.

William "Bill" Strecker

February 10, 1934 - March 1, 2018