William F. Harnacker passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024. He was 96 years of age. William, a native of Fond du Lac, WI., came to California in 1931. He resided in Glendale, CA for 18 years. He married Verona Gibson in 1950 and moved to North Hollywood. Verona died in 1982. William leaves 5 children, Christina Van der Pauwert, Linda Acord, Susie Brintnell, Cindy Beckers, and Michael Harnacker. He married Rita Gerke in 1984. He and Rita met while attending the NAIM organization for Catholic widows and widowers.
William belonged to the Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society at Holy Rosary Church in Sun Valley. He was also a member of the Elks. William worked as a photo engraver for 38 years and retired in 1986. He served in Korea for 2 years as a photographer.
William and Rita resided in Reseda, California and moved to Vista, California in 1989.
Visitation services will be held at Valley Funeral Home on Saturday, June 8, 2024.
Mass and burial services will be announced at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, it has been requested that Masses be said.