William James Diachenko
William James Diachenko
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Bill was born October 14, 1935 in Bay Port to the late Peter and Caroline (Meske) Diachenko. He graduated from Bay Port High School. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He retired from Pigeon Manufacturing as a press operator and worked part-time farming throughout his life.
Bill is survived by his children Jeffery of Bay Port, Melony (Marc) Cross of Rosenberg, TX, Teresa Bush of Flint and Christine (Michael) Bean of Swartz Creek; grandchildren Jennifer (Brent) Gaffney, Mark (Amie) Morgan, Nicole (Rich) Watson, Garrett (Angel) Cross, Tammera (Matthew) Graham, Katrina (William) Rogers and Tessa Bean; 10 great-grandchildren; and the mother of his children Ellamae Wichert of Pigeon. He was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law Nellie and Charles Dutcher.
Funeral services will be private. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the family.
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7356 W Michigan Ave PO Box 47, Pigeon, MI 48755
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