William Joseph “Bill” Buyak passed away on October 30, 2021, at his home
in Chase, Kansas at the age of 81. He was born to George and Helen
(Antoszewski) Buyak on December 1, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan. Bill was
the father to three children: Raymond, Sara, and Michael.
Bill grew up in Michigan and attended high school there. Following
high school, he enlisted in the United States Army and served as a Para
Trooper in the 101st Airborne. Bill was proud of his service and shared
stories of his time in foreign countries. Germany was his favorite
because of the food! He earned several honors such as Good Conduct,
Parachute Badge, and Rifleman Badge. When he was honorably discharged,
he moved to Kansas and worked for the Oil Field as a Driller and Tool
Pusher for 30 years until his retirement.
Bill had a love for animals. He adopted his dog, Ruby from a pet
shelter; and his other dog, Skippy was one of the many strays he fed
that ended up staying with him. It was this daily example of living that
he taught all of us what it truly means to love and care for one
another, and live every day being grateful for the opportunity to humbly
serve one another. Although he will be greatly missed, his love and
influence will remain in the hearts and lives of family and friends. May
his legacy inspire each of us to encourage one another, cherish the
ties that bind, and live to serve God, Home, and Country everyday of our
lives.
Bill is survived by his children, Raymond Buyak and Sara Buyak and husband Daniel; and sister, Evelyn Roy all of Kansas.
He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Helen Buyak;
step-mother, Mary Buyak; son, Michael Buyak; and brother, Arthur Buyak.
A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at the Stockton Cemetery at 2PM.
Memorials are suggested to the William Buyak Memorial Fund, to be
allocated toward funeral expenses, and may be sent in care of
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 North First, Stockton, KS 67669.