William Lee Skoda

William Lee “Bill” Skoda, 74, of Benton Harbor, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2007, at his home surrounded by his devoted and loving family. A Memorial Service will be celebrated 3:00 P.M., Saturday, June16, 2007, at St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran, Corner of Colfax/Kline, Benton Harbor, with Pastor Martin Weigand and Pastor Richard Hennig officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Kerley-Starks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Memorial donations may be made to the church or donor’s choice c/o the funeral home. Those wishing to share a memory or sign the guest book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com Bill was born on November 9, 1932, in Benton Harbor to J.F. and Fern (Coats) Skoda. On January 25, 1952 he married Ada Bucher, who survives. Bill was a diesel mechanic and worked as a teamster his entire life. He was a member of St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. The greatest enjoyment and fulfillment of Bill’s life was time spent with his family whom he adored