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Byron Gene Kaczmarski, 75, of Dayton, WA passed away December 19, 2021 at Brookdale Assisted Living in College Place, WA.  Byron was born December 31, 1945 in Woodworth, North Dakota to James & Irene (Aichele) Kaczmarski.  He grew up and attended school in Pettibone, ND.  Following high school graduation, he attended the University of North Dakota where he received his BSBA degree in accounting.  After college Byron moved to Portland, Oregon where he began his accounting career with Haskins and Sells and later with United Way.  He moved to Missoula, MT where he worked for several years.  It was there, in 1984, that he met Dave Frame who invited him to come and work for him in Dayton, WA.  Byron moved to Dayton, where he lived, and worked for American Energy Inc. for 38 years, until the time of his death. The Frame family, and his coworkers at AEI, treated him like part of their own families.

Byron married Holly Blaine Anderson at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Dayton on June 12, 1999. Holly and Byron met at a Valentine’s Dinner at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Byron enjoyed the outdoors especially fishing, hunting and trap shooting.  He also enjoyed art, especially paintings that friends and family created.  Byron was an active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Dayton.  He also volunteered for several organizations including the Dayton Lions Club and Guide Dog Users of Washington State, serving as Treasurer for both organizations. He was also a member of Washington Council of the Blind. He also served on the Dayton City Council for the past ten years. Byron was also a member of the Eagles.

He is survived by his wife Holly Kaczmarski, Dayton, a brother Wally (Mary) Kaczmarski, Lisbon, ND, and nephews Michael Kaczmarski, Fargo, ND and Aric Kaczmarski, Lincoln, ND and great nieces and nephew Mariah, Addison and Gavin Kaczmarski.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  The memorial service will be planned for February 12 of 2022 in Dayton at Redeemer Lutheran Church.  Hubbard Rogg Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.