Rev. Walter D. Krech (Wally) quietly and peacefully passed away September 28,2010. He was born June 3, 1923 to John and Augusta (Post) Krech in Harvey, Illinois. After graduating from Grant Park HS, he served in the Army Air Corp, 466th Bomb Group as a B-24 nose gunner. In 1944 he married Helen Julia Applegate of Lawrence, Kansas. He was discharged from service in 1945 having earned 3 Bronze Stars and a Battle Star among other honors. He graduated from Kansas University and completed his seminary one year later to fulfill his calling to the ministry. During his service to the church he touched many families and lives, having served as Pastor in Deselm, Richey, Saunemin, Milford, Kempton/Cabery,Washburn/Lowpoint,Rochester,Kankakee, Geneseo and Urbana. He worked with his fellow ministers in the former Central Illinois Conference to establish the United Methodist Church in 1968. In 1983 he retired in Champaign/Urbana where he helped to establish New Horizon United Methodist Church and served for a time as their Visitation Pastor. His strong encouragement and support were instrumental in the establishment of Quest United Methodist Church where he was a member when he died. He was preceeded in death by his daughter, Gail Krech, wife, Helen, his daughter in law Besty (Bruce), brothers, George, Will, and Randy, and sister Flora Cirks. He is survived by his daughters Peggy Krech, and Robin Cyphert (Daniel) , his sons Brent Krech(Delores) and Bruce Krech, 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, his sisters Pearl Cheney and Thelma Bobzin, and a treasured friend, Judy Carmer. Services will he held at Savoy United Methodist Church, Saturday, October 9 at 10:00 AM. Please bring your loving memories to share with everyone. A lunch will be served at the church after the service. In lieu of flowers, it would honor Wally if donations were made to The Empty Tomb in Champaign or to Habitat for Humanity. God broke the mold when Wally was born. He will be remembered and missed by all who knew him. Cards may be sent to 1706 E. Amber Lane, Urbana, IL 61802. Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be offered at www.renner-wikoffchapel.com