Bill Pranke, of Bella Vista, passed away Wednesday, September 15.  He was born October 8, 1929, to Kelly and Ida Pranke in Maywood, Illinois.

Bill enlisted in the army in 1951 and became a member of the 82nd Airborne as a paratrooper.  He was extremely proud of that.  After moving to Bella Vista from Elk Grove Village, Illinois, he joined the Bella Vista Fly Tyers Club and the American Legion Post 341.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years Delores (Dee); daughters Gayle, Jacqueline and son Bill; daughter in law Kathy; son in law Mike; granddaughters Ashley, Megan, Patty and Michelle; 4 great grandsons and his dog Hairy.

No services are planned at this time.

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