STEELEVILLE - Archie L. Wydeck, Sr., 79, of Steeleville, passed away at 7:04 am, Friday, October 31, 2014 at the Memorial Hospital in Chester. Archie was born in Percy, Illinois on March 18, 1935, the son of Andrew and Dorothy Popham Wydeck. He was retired Plasterer and was of the Protestant Faith. Archie was a veteran of the US Navy, having served during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the B.B.K. American Legion Post #480, Steeleville. Archie is survived by two sons, Archie L. (Alice) Wydeck, Jr. of Steeleville and Arthur W. Wydeck of Willisville, IL; three grandchildren; and his siblings, Andrew L. Wydeck of Campbell Hill, IL, Wayne Lodge of Percy, IL, Kay Degenhardt of Percy, IL and William D. Lodge of Steeleville. Archie was preceded in death by his Parents and his stepfather. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 pm, Sunday, November 2, 2014 at the St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Steeleville with Rev. Dr. Alan W. Janneke officiating. Archie's wishes were to be cremated. Memorials may be given to the Steeleville Area District Library.