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William Jay Stastny, Jr.

April 29, 1932 — January 5, 2021

William Jay Stastny, Junior was born on April 29, 1932 to Anna G. Nelson and William J. Stastny, Sr., the youngest of two brothers, Milton and Bill. He was born and raised in Schuyler, Nebraska, and graduated from North High School in 1950. Bill served in the United States Navy from January 1952 until his honorable discharge in December 1955 aboard the UCC Estes, earning National Defense Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. On October 12, 1957, Bill married Peggy Lou Smith and together they raised three children, Jay, Scott, and Jill Ann.

Preceded in death by his parents, Anna and William; and by his wife, Peggy, in 2013.

Bill is survived by their children and their partners, Jay, Scott and Kellie, and Jill Ann and Steve; by eight grandchildren and their partners, Amanda, Chelsey and Alex, Brenden, Nick and Buffy, Megan and Jeff, Ethan, Alex, and Carlie and Mak; by seven great-grandchildren, Emma, Annistyn, Brilee, Brooklee, Brynnslee, Lillian, and Quintin; and by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Finally, Bill is survived by a lifetime of coworkers, neighbors, and friends.

Visitation is Saturday, January 9, 2021, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home, with a memorial service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Memorials will be directed by the family.

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Visitation

Saturday, January 9, 2021

12:00 - 1:00 pm (Central time)

Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home and Crematory

1221 North 16th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

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Memorial Service

Saturday, January 9, 2021

Starts at 1:00 pm (Central time)

Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home and Crematory

1221 North 16th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

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