Obituary for William Basil Yezic
William “Billy” Yezic, 59, of Battle Creek, passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2023.
Billy was well-known in the community for his expertise in the field of diesel mechanics. He enjoyed working on semi-trucks and other diesel engines. Billy was most recently employed at Behnke Dedicated for the past nine years. Those who know Billy are familiar with his passion for music. He played in several bands over the years and was known for being one of the best drummers around. Billy was a graduate of Lakeview High School
Billy is survived by his four children, Morgen (Matt) Demski, Billy (Damon) (Jones), Baleigh Yezic and Bryce Yezic, and special friend Stephanie Klepac. He is also survived by his loving siblings, Myra Winslow, Celeste (Bill) Etheridge, Lea (Jeff) Reitz, Jennifer Haan, Joseph Yezic, Liz Costin, Sabrina (Tommy) Gunning. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Milan Yezic, Evelyn Yezic. He is also survived by his grandson, several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and cousins.
Memorial contributions in Billy’s honor can be made to The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Calhoun County or an organization of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to the Baxter Funeral and Cremation Service.
Billy was well-known in the community for his expertise in the field of diesel mechanics. He enjoyed working on semi-trucks and other diesel engines. Billy was most recently employed at Behnke Dedicated for the past nine years. Those who know Billy are familiar with his passion for music. He played in several bands over the years and was known for being one of the best drummers around. Billy was a graduate of Lakeview High School
Billy is survived by his four children, Morgen (Matt) Demski, Billy (Damon) (Jones), Baleigh Yezic and Bryce Yezic, and special friend Stephanie Klepac. He is also survived by his loving siblings, Myra Winslow, Celeste (Bill) Etheridge, Lea (Jeff) Reitz, Jennifer Haan, Joseph Yezic, Liz Costin, Sabrina (Tommy) Gunning. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Milan Yezic, Evelyn Yezic. He is also survived by his grandson, several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and cousins.
Memorial contributions in Billy’s honor can be made to The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Calhoun County or an organization of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to the Baxter Funeral and Cremation Service.