Beloved husband of the late Bernadine V. Byrne (nee Vehslage); loving father of Kathleen A. Bayer, Mary M. Beard, Betty J. Steinlage, Bernadette M. Eichhorn and Theresa M. Moenning; dearest grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 14; dear brother of the late Msgr. Harry Byrne and Eugene Byrne; our dear uncle, father-in-law, great-uncle, brother-in-law, cousin and friend to many.
Bill served the Catholic community,churches, and clergy over 55 years, most currenty being the owner of O’Byrne Religious Goods Co.
Funeral from Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary, 6464 Chippewa at Watson on Fri., Feb. 18, 2011 at 9:30 AM to St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church for Funeral Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Visitation will be held at Hoffmeister Colonial on Thurs. from 4-8 PM. Please send condolences to www.hoffmeistercolonial.com.
