Willard George "Ski" Brzuchalski, age 85, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at his home east of Clinton surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 16, 2023 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM prior to the service. Burial to follow in Vansant Road Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church and can be left in care of the funeral home.

He was born November 5, 1937 in Montrose, MO; the son of Joseph Wilbert Brzuchalski and Monica Marie Hake-Brzuchalski. On July 5, 1958 in Clinton he married Rhoda Irene (Siercks) Brzuchalski who preceded him in death on August 24, 2017.

Willard started his life long working career in the military where he retired from as Sargent 1st class.  He then started his career in law enforcement at Clinton Police Department then on to Lake City Army Ammunition Plant where he retired security.  He then finished his career working at the Henry County Sherriff's Department in Clinton, Missouri where he retired on March 19, 2009.

Willard was born and raised a devout catholic and was very stern in his religious beliefs.  He and his wife Rhoda loved going antiquing and collecting beer memorabilia but his most favorite was collecting coins.  Willard loved traveling, going on vacations and camping.  He held a special place in his heart for all his children, grandkids and great grandkids whom he loved dearly.

Survivors include children, James and wife Darla of Clinton, Rita and husband Bob of Clinton, Rhoda and husband Bob of Clinton, Carl of Clinton, and Gary and wife Kristy of Clinton; 16 grandkids, Deziree, Rachale, Jessica, Dillon, Tiffany, Monica, Shayla, Whitney, Josh, Carissa, Amber, Caleb, Blake, Madison, Garrison, and Brooke; 18 great grandkids, Jayvin, Kylie, Weston, Darcy, Harper, Grant, Brexley, Randolph, Trevor, Clara, Gus, Stetson, Calvin, Elaine, Preston, Paisley, Hudson, and Elaina; and cousin Joe Brucel and wife Lucy of Shawnee, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his wife Rhoda "Irene" (Siercks) Brzuchalski, his parents, granddaughter Nicole Irene; and great granddaughter Ivey Blair.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.