William "Bill" Frank Pech

William Frank (aka Bill) Pech

August 1, 1932 – September 18, 2024

Bill was born in Cleveland, Ohio on 8/1/1932 to John & Margaret Ross Pech. A veteran of the Korean War, Bill served as a First Lieutenant in the US Marine Corps. After his service he graduated from Kent State University where he met his beloved wife of 68 years, Evelyn Arsulic Pech. His career in sales & sales management brought him & Evelyn to Atlanta in 1964, where they raised 3 children. Before retiring he owned a corporate recruiting firm for 12 years, Bill was always learning. Once retired, he took classes, learned Spanish, and served on an adult enrichment education board. He volunteered at DeKalb General Hospital emergency room for over 20 years and at the Georgia Aquarium for 10 years. Bill played golf most of his life and was a member of the Berkley Hills Country Club. Bill loved to laugh and tell jokes, keeping punch lines in his wallet. He and Evelyn loved to travel the world, had an active social life and enjoyed annual trips to the gulf coast beaches with his sister Peggy. He and Evelyn especially got into the spirit of every holiday. A special memory is that he looked forward to carving pumpkins in the fall with all the kids. Bill was always a positive person and could be counted on to see the bright side in a situation. He was kind and complimentary of others. Bill passed peacefully from this earth on September 18^th, 2024. He was a wonderful father, grandfather & great-grandfather and will be missed. He is preceded in death by his parents and wife. Survived by daughter Janet (Cla) Allgood; son John (Virginia Lofgren)Pech; son Robert(Susan)Pech; grandson Ryan Pech; granddaughter Hailey(Tyler)Normandia; great-granddaughter Daphne Normandia; brother Robert Pech; sister Peggy(Bob) Johnson; and many special nieces, nephews and their children. The family would also like to give thanks to special caregiver and his friend, Brenda Anderson.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.