William "Bill" Wrchota

GREENFIELD – William R. “Bill” Wrchota, age 90, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Springhurst Health Campus. He was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on July 23, 1934, to Harold and Lida (Giese) Wrchota. He graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1953 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh in 1961. Bill served in the United States Army as a Corporal and Squad Leader during the Korean War from 1954 to 1956. He married Lelah “Lee” McCadden on June 27, 1959, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. For over twenty years, Bill was a proud part-owner of the Ideal Marketing Company in Indianapolis, Indiana. He later took on a sales position at Commercial Foods, where he enjoyed over a decade of success. Bill was a member of American Legion Post #102, the VFW Greenfield Post #2693, and a devoted, long-time member of Bradley United Methodist Church. He enjoyed camping and spending time outdoors. He was also an avid Colts and Packers fan and loved traveling in the United States and abroad. He volunteered for several years at the Hancock County Food Pantry and Meals on Wheels. Above all else, he loved his family and cherished every opportunity to make lasting memories with them. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Lelah “Lee” Wrchota; his children, Kristine (Michael) Maroska, Tracy (David) Shaw, and Renee (Brad) Burkhart; six grandchildren, Andrew (Danielle) Maroska, Jason (Katie) Maroska, Brandyn (Jacqueline) Burkhart, Sydney Burkhart, Conner Shaw, and Collin (Olivia) Shaw; and seven great-grandchildren, Colten, Mckinzie, Carter, Maverick, Stella, Harlow, and Mack. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Lida Wrchota; one grandchild, Justin Maroska; and one great-grandchild, Rory Burkhart. A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory, 1484 W. US Hwy. 40, Greenfield, IN 46140. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory in Greenfield. A pastor from Bradley United Methodist Church will be officiating. Inurnment will follow at Park Cemetery in Greenfield, with military honors rendered by the U.S. Army and the local military honor guard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made by mail to Bradley United Methodist Church, 210 W. Main St., Greenfield, IN 46140, or to the Alzheimer’s Association. Envelopes for donations will be available at the mortuary. Friends may share a memory or condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com.

William "Bill" Wrchota

July 23, 1934 - April 10, 2025