I only met Uncle Bill once when Gary brought him to visit my dad in the VA Nursing Home (there is a picture of them in your photo gallery.  I truly have no idea why Dad never took us with him when he went to Minnesota. It's a question that I would really like answered. For the Past year I have been in contact with Dale (found in Ancestry.com). He has been a link to what I truly missed. I LOVE the photos. Barbara Prochazka Stubbs (daughter of Joe Prochazka).

Great Uncle Bill,
You were such a great man. Every time I seen you, you made it easy for me to smile and laugh. I'm so glad I got to see you at Brandi's graduation party this summer. I couldn't believe how well you were getting around. You even came up to me for a piece a cake, happy like a child getting a treat. I loved that young spirit you kept throughout your years. You had a long life, and now it is time for you to rest. Rest in Peace and enjoy some family up in heaven. Until we meet again. I Love you.

John Cryan and Families,
A death in the family leaves a void that cannot be filled. No one can ever take the place of this individual in the world.  Memories will keep him close in your hearts.  We are so sorry for your loss.

Take comfort he's in Heaven,
And looking down at you.
He'll be there through the coming years,
Watching over and guiding you.

He's your very own guardian angel,
And he'll be with you to the end,
When you meet again in Heaven,
And your broken heart will finally mend.

To John and Caryn and family, I know this is a difficult time of year to lose someone.  But stay strong and stay close and know how much you were loved by your Dad and how you honored both him and your Mom. It is an honor to be your cousin and I'm proud of you both. Bless you at this time and always and know he is now at rest with God.  Love to both of you and God will take care of you.  Lulu and Gary

Uncle Bill, thank you so many things. You with your laughter, mischevious twinkling eyes, kindness, and tenderness always touched my heart. I still hear your voice and see your face, I think I always will. I remember when you lost your daughter Alana, I was only 7 but I saw such sadness in your eyes. You were a wonderful Uncle and you lit up the room each time you entered it. You will be missed. I thank God that Gary and I were able to see you this past October. I remember the times at Mom (your sister) & Dad's  house playing Royal Rummy at our kitchen table with Maxine and Shirley and Frank while us kids tried to sneak in every time we heard you laugh. Your legacy is your children, Caryn and John of whom you were always so proud. You should be, they're amazing. Love you Uncle Bill, thanks for so many wonderful childhood memories. God bless you, watch over your children and grandchildren and know that you were loved by all of us. At peace in God's hands.  Lovingly, Lulu and Gary Peterson

Dale Prochazka and Dennis Hughes 
 


Our uncle, what a diamond in the rough, Bill was a second Dad to me when I was a kid staying at their house my parents NEVER had to worry Uncle Bill made sure if John, Caryn, and myself got into trouble Bill would give us three a good up comings! 
 When I married Dennis Uncle Bill never judged he just wish us well, Dennis and Bill in fact got along quite famously. We will miss him he is up there playing 500 with all of his sisters and brothers GOODBYE

OBITUARY

William Alan Prochazka

September 8, 1923 – December 18, 2014

Gearhart Funeral Home

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