Walter "Wally" Vincent Bochnak

He was born in Bobtown, PA on November 13, 1932 to Andrew & Caroline (Baggier) Bochnak. Walter grew up in Bobtown, PA, a coal mining town. He decided he didn't want to work in the coal mines, so he traveled to Cleveland, OH to work at Thompson Aircraft which made parts for Jet Engines. Walter was then drafted into the U.S. Army, after basic training he was stationed at Camp Carson, CO, this is where he met and married his sweetheart JoAnn Kolm. After his Army service of 3 years, Walter & JoAnn returned to Cleveland, Ohio where Walter attended and graduated from the Cleveland Engineering Institute as a Machine & Tool Designer. Walter and JoAnn then moved back to Colorado Springs, where he worked for Alexander Film Co. He then began work with Skidmore, Merrill and Owen's, who designed the Air Force Academy. He then worked with Walt Langbartel Mechanical Consulting Engineering, which did work at Petersen Air Force Base, Norad, and many other project throughout Colorado Springs. He worked at Kaman Sciences, he helped design the Plumbing & Heating on the Medallion Apartments, he also worked as an estimator for Benbow Plumbing & Heating and Olson Plumbing & Heating.

In 1977 Walter decided to open his own company, Bochnak Mechanical, Inc., shortly thereafter, his son Michael joined in the family business and it continues on with its 2nd generation of family. The company is in its 45th year and has done many building projects in Colorado Springs, Denver, Pueblo and other cities within Colorado.

Walter & JoAnn also loved to travel and enjoyed the many cruises with friends and family. Their favorite was the Capitols of Europe. Walter also loved fishing, he was an avid bowler, he also enjoyed watching his favorite football teams, the Steelers and Broncos. He liked going to Cripple Creek and playing his Blazing 7 machines. His favorite hobby was making stain glass. He made many beautiful pieces, often making things from just a picture. His favorite thing to make were religious pieces. He was also quite a story teller, he loved to talk with people. If you ever need anything, he was always there willing to help. He had a strong faith in his Lord and Savior, which he and his wife said helped guide them through their life together.

He was a member of Rock of Ages Lutheran Church. He also was a previous member and Elder at Immanuel Lutheran Church. He will be sorely missed by his wife, son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren and relatives, and many friends.

Walter is survived by his wife of 66 years, JoAnn Bochnak, Son, Michael (Juanita) Bochnak, a sister Francis (Babe) Zaler-Hood of Ohio. His grandchildren, Christina (Joel) Smith, and Andrew Bochnak, and a great-grand child, Parker Smith of Colorado Springs, CO

He was preceded in death by brothers, John, Andy, Joe, Robert, his sisters, Agnes, Angie, Mary, Rose, Alice.

There will be a viewing at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Friday, July 9, 2021 from 4-7 p.m. at 3825 Airport Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910.

Service will be on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, 120 N. 31st St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904, followed by a graveside service at 11:30 at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. A reception will be held back at Rock of Ages Lutheran Church after graveside services.

In Lieu of flowers, contribution can be made in a memorial in Walter's name to Rock of Ages Lutheran Church.