William Sinko

Bill Sinko, a longtime Wenatchee resident, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2011. Bill was born April 12, 1935, in Vestaburg, PA to Joe and Helen Sinko. He attended school in the Centerville School District. Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy in August of 1952, and after basic training, was assigned to the U.S.S. Charles H. Roan. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in April 1956. In January of 1957, Bill enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. During his tenure in the Air Force, Bill was posted at Larson Air Base in Moses Lake, where he met his future wife, Marlene Schmitz. In July of 1959, Bill was assigned to the 357th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, based in Casablanca, Morocco. Bill's time in the service also saw him posted to the 32nd Fighter Interceptor Squadron in Soesterburg, Holland. Bill returned to the states and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force in December of 1962. Bill settled in Wenatchee and on August 17, 1963, married the girl of his dreams, Marlene Schmitz. Bill worked at Keyes Fibre Company for 30 years, 20 of those years as the Shipping Supervisor. Bill was an avid bowler and served a term on the Wenatchee Bowling Association Board. He was active in his family's pastimes and as such, was often seen coaching little league baseball, football and youth bowling. Bill enjoyed spending time with his sons on the golf course. Bill is survived by his wife, Marlene of Wenatchee; sons, Gary Sinko and wife, Holly and Ken Sinko and his wife, Kami, all of East Wenatchee; and the pride of his life, his grandchildren, Samantha, Will and Payton. He is also survived by two sisters, Betty Kwasny and Mary Pagac; and one brother, Carl Sinko. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wenatchee, with Concluding Services and Inurnment to follow at the Wenatchee City Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2011, at the church. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph's Catholic Church Building Fund, or St. Vincent de Paul. Arrangements are by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.