Hal J. Petznick

Harold "Hal" Jay Petznick, of Belton, Missouri passed from this life on December 21, 2015. Hal was born January 14, 1948 in Creston, Iowa. He graduated from Creston High School in 1967. After graduation, he immediately reported to basic training in the United States Air Force. He proudly served his nation in Vietnam and rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant prior to his discharge. Shortly after returning from Vietnam, Hal married Carol Jean Wahe of Greenfield, Iowa, March 16, 1969, and resided in Belton, Missouri from the time he was stationed at Richards-Gebaur AFB in 1970 until his death. Hal continued to serve his nation and community, working as a Millwright at Honeywell (Bendix), serving as the Committee Chairman of Boy Scout Troop 111, leading the Mt. Pleasant Road Board, and volunteering with Belton's Emergency Management team. He was a member of Lord of Love Lutheran Church in Belton.

Hal is preceded in death by his parents, Harold Jay Petznick and Mary Louise Petznick. He is survived by his wife Carol, of the home; daughter, Heather Pickett (Chris) of Kansas City, MO; son, Pete Petznick (Angel), of Belton, MO; six grandchildren; siblings, Lou Pine and family of Iowa and Tom Petznick and family of Kentucky; brother-in-law, Jerry Wahe and family, Iowa, and father-in-law, Dale Wahe, Greenfield, Iowa.

Visitation 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 26 at the Lord of Love Lutheran Church in Belton, a memorial service immediately following. Condolences may be left at www.mcgilleygeorgebelton.com Arr: McGilley & George Funeral Home (816-322-2995)

ments under the direction of McGilley and George Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Belton, MO.