December 30, 1942-January 30, 2021 William James Panek, loving husband to Karen F. (Wastl) Panek. Dear father of Debbie (Jeff), Patti (Vince), Traci (Chris). Proud grandfather of Nicholas (Amy), Jessica (Anthony), Alex (Destiny), Maggie (Michael), Jason, Patrick, and Emily. After 35 years of being an auto mechanic and living in Villa Park, IL., he retired and moved to Algoma, WI. where they opened Billy Goat's Bait & Tackle and ran that for 15 years. He then finally retired, again, and enjoyed fishing with his grandchildren and gardening. Due to Covid, all services are private.