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William "Bill" Etienne, 83, Galatia

William "Bill" Etienne 83 of Galatia passed away Saturday February 5, 2016 at 7:40 A.M. in the Charlier Hospice Center in Evansville Indiana.

He was born on July 14, 1932 to Clarance & Ellen (Crawford) Etienne Sr. Bill married Gloria (Bush) Etienne on January 12, 1968 in Galatia Illinois. He was a farmer, also worked for Tri Co Chemical of Galatia and Gibbs Fertilizer in Junction. Bill was a Army Veteran in the Korean Conflict stationed in Germany, member of the St Mary's Catholic Church, Harrisburg American Legion & Knights of Columbus of Ridgway.

Bill is survived by his wife Gloria, 3 children Robert (Cindie) Etienne, MaDonna Harris & Kevin (Sheryl) Peyton, 8 grandchildren 9 great grandchildren, a brother Clearance (Rachael) Etienne Jr. and was preceded by a son Mike Peyton and a sister Peggy Etienne.

Funeral services will be Thursday February 11, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at the St Mary's Catholic Church in Harrisburg with visitation Wednesday February 10, 2016 from 5 to 8 P.M. at the Sloan Funeral Home in Galatia.

Father Abraham will officiate with burial in the St. Mary's Cemetery in Eldorado. Memorials to Deaconess VNA Hospice Plus or Catholic Mass cards will be available.