John J. Pechacek Sr. age 88 of Flatonia passed away February 19, 2008. He was born October 21, 1919 to the late Frank and Emma Hajek Pechacek Sr. John was a Postal Clerk for 34 yrs. in Flatonia. He was also a 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the Flatonia Volunteer Fire Department. John Sr. is survived by his wife Bessie Smrkovsky Pechacek, a son John J. Pechacek Jr. a daughter Sue and husband Carl Gene Taylor all of Flatonia, and a brother Frank Pechacek Jr. of Atlanta, Georgia and 5 Grandchildren Kimberly and Brian Taylor, Rodney and Paul Pechacek and Stacey Pechacek Jares . Preceded by his Parents, and 4 brothers Emil, George, Ernest and Raymond Pechacek. Visitation begins 3PM, February 20, 2008 at Smith Funeral Home. Rosary is 1:30 PM with services at 2PM, February 21, 2008 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Flatonia with burial at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Rev. Joe Hybner officiating. Smith Funeral Home 128 E. 5th St. Flatonia 361-865-3311.