Michael L. (Sr.) Pernicka

Michael L. Pernicka Sr., 72, of Staunton, IL, passed away at 9:01 AM on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Community Hospital of Staunton, IL.  He was born October 19, 1951 in Staunton, IL, the son of the late Frank Pernicka & Dorothy (McGill) Pernicka Sanders.  He married Debra Best on February 9, 1973 in Godfrey, IL & she survives.

Mike was a Pipefitter/Supervisor of Maintenance at Granite City Steel in Granite City, IL for many years.  He was also an instructor at SWIC.  He was a member of the Prairietown Volunteer Fire Department in Prairietown, IL.  Mike's passion was working with computers & he was always telling jokes.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 51 years -  Debra Pernicka of Staunton, IL;  three sons -  Michael Pernicka Jr. of Staunton, IL,  Shawn Pernicka of Sawyerville, IL,  &  Blake Pernicka of Prairietown, IL;  eight grandchildren & four great grandchildren;  one sister -  Connie Bergschneider of Farmersville, IL;  & several nieces, nephews, & cousins also survive.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law -  Gary Bergschneider.

Graveside services will be held at a later date at Tine Sawyer Cemetery near Staunton, IL.  Memorials are suggested to the American Kidney Fund (give.kidneyfund.org).

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