Willie F. Derkowski Sr.

Willie F. Derkowski, Sr., 82, of Chappell Hill passed away July 26, 2015.

Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 30 in Brenham Memorial Chapel with rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 31 in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church with Monsignor Benedict Zientek as celebrant.

Willie was born February 26, 1933 in Chappell Hill to Bruno and Pearl (Kaliszewski) Derkowski. On October 3, 1959, he married Edwina Bronikowski. Willie was a farmer and also worked for a water well service. He was a dedicated family man and an avid sportsman.

Willie’s loving family includes: wife, Edwina Derkowski; son, Willie Derkowski, Jr. and wife Raynell; daughter, Cynthia Ann Derkowski; grandchildren, Matthew Chovanec, Jennifer Nowicki and husband Dathan, Cody Derkowski, Jessica Cooper; great grandchildren, Chasidy Nowicki, Halley Cooper, Bradley Nowicki; brothers and sisters, Chester Derkowski, Frances Benkowski, David Derkowski, Anna Derkowski; and numerous other family members.

The family would like to thank all his doctors for the special care given Willie, also Brenham Nursing and Rehabilitation, AMA Home Health Care, Washington County E.M.S. and numerous family and friends for their special care.

Willie was preceded in death by his parents and numerous brothers and sisters.

Serving as pallbearers are Stanley Bronikowski, Jr., Michael Bronikowski, Cody Derkowski, Matthew Chovanec, Dathan Nowicki and James Sodolak.

Memorials are requested to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church.

Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer, Brenham, TX 77833. 979.836.3611 Share condolences at www.BrenhamMemorialChapel.com.