William "Bill" Tarnick

William "Bill" J.  Tarnick of Columbus passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation is on Tuesday from 5-7 pm at St.Isidore Church with a Vigil service to follow at 7:00 pm. Visitation continues Wednesday morning from 9:30 am until service time at the church. Interment is in All Saints Cemetery with Military Honors by Hartman Post #84 American Legion Honor Guard.

William Tarnick was born February 28, 1934 in Nance County to Edward and Sophie (Czarnick) Tarnick. Bill grew up on the family farm and attended schools in Nance County. Bill joined the U.S. Navy in 1952 and served on the Air Craft Carrier USS Valley Forge. He volunteered for the submarine service in 1954 and served aboard the Submarine USS Bonita for 2 ½ years in the Pacific Ocean. He served in the U.S. Navy Active Duty Reserves for 10 years, attaining the grade of Chief Petty Officer. He loved his country and was proud to serve. On November 30, 1957, Bill was united in marriage to Theresa Kielian of Silver Creek at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Silver Creek. They moved to Columbus where Bill worked for HABCO and Becton Dickinson before beginning a career with the US Postal Service in 1959. Bill was Postmaster in Columbus for 10 years before retiring in 1990.

Bill was an accomplished carpenter. He built and remodeled homes and businesses in and around Columbus. Bill was a charter member of St. Isidore Catholic Church. He was a life member of the VFW, American Legion, and NARFE. Bill loved going to Texas and taking trips to Chicago to cheer for the Cubs and the Bears. Bill enjoyed spending time at their lake home with friends, family, and especially the grandchildren.

Bill is survived by:
Wife of 63 years Theresa M. (Kielian) Tarnick of Columbus
Daughter Katrina M. (Fred) Spies of Columbus
Son William "Bill" J. (Kerry Kelley) Tarnick, Jr. of Baytown, TX
Son Rock A. (Denise) Tarnick of Omaha
6 Grandchildren: Eric (Colleen) Spies, Stephani (Jason) Wesely, Christopher (Bridget) Tarnick, Tony (Angie) Tarnick, Danielle Tarnick, and Gabrielle (Andy Peschel) Tarnick
5 Great Grandchildren: Ava Spies, Micah Spies, Emery Wesely, Isla Wesely, and Brock Marsh
Sister Agnes Anderson of Valentine

Bill is preceded in death by:
Father Edward Tarnick
Mother Sophie Tarnick
Daughter-in-law Valerie Tarnick
2 Sisters Angeline and Genevive and 1 Brother Michael