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Obituary: Radobenko, William Charles

Age 63

RADOBENKO, William Charles (Age 62) Of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, was born in Rochester, New York on December 13, 1951 to William and Mary Radobenko.

Surrounded by loving family, William returned home and was received by the Lord, on December 8th, 2014, after his courageous battle with cancer came to a peaceful end in Chandler, Arizona.

William (aka Wild Bill) was a legendary family man, business man, and outdoorsman.

He grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona and was a member of Saguaro High School’s first graduating class in1969.

He became highly involved in the development and innovation of the fluid applied roofing and waterproofing industry, which lead him to Coeur d’ Alene, ID in 1983.

It was there he met Julie who remained his loving wife and friend for 31 years.

In 1992 he branched out into the development and general contracting business by developing the first golf course in Post Falls, Idaho.

This lead to the formation of ACI Northwest, Inc., which has since grown into one of the premier general contracting firms and largest employers in the area.

Along with being a lifetime member of the Coeur d’ Alene Skeet and Trap Club, Bill was a league bowler with Sunset Bowl as well as the Lucky Lanes boys, and a member of Ducks Unlimited, the N.R.A, and the Safari Club.

He was also very proud of his service as a volunteer fire fighter for Kootenai County in the early 1990’s.

Bill’s passion for the outdoors led him on many adventures, including: Elk Hunting the north rim of the Grand Canyon, waterfowl hunting throughout the Northwest, big-game hunting on horseback for weeks at a time in the Wilderness Of No Return, peacock bass fishing on the Amazon River, along with many other deep-sea and fresh water fishing trips from Alaskan halibut, Idaho pike, Minnesota walleye to Arizona bass and Mexican grouper.

He greatly looked forward to the annual opening day waterfowl hunting tradition shared with friends and family.

Bill was proceeded in death by his father William Radobenko and nephew Jon Gaub.

He is survived by his mother Mary (Venturelli) Radobenko of Scottdale, AZ, wife Julie of Coeur d’ Alene, ID, his four children: Susan Zello of Tempe, AZ (John), William Radobenko Jr. of Coeur d’Alene, ID (Susan), Krishele Doucette of Chandler, AZ (Will), and Charles Radobenko of Coeur d’Alene, ID (Charise), brothers: David of Mesa, AZ (Janet), Samual of Mesa, AZ (Donna), Richard of Chandler, AZ (Cindy), Paul of Huntsburg, OH (Joyce), sisters: Susan Gaub of Scottsdale, AZ, Chris Itami of Fountian Hills, AZ (Russ).

He is also survived by his paternal uncle Danny, eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild on the way, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and Doc - his last remaining hunting horse.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 13th, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Chapel located at 8524 E. Thomas Rd., Scottsdale, Arizona; luncheon to follow.

Arrangements entrusted to Messinger Indian School Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ‘Be The Match’ through www.bethematch.org.

A memorial service will also be held in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, date yet to be determined, formal announcement to follow.