Football South Australia is saddened to hear of the recent passing of Hall of Fame member, Wally (Volodymyr) Tkachuk, at the age of 93.
After migrating to Australia in 1949 from Berestechko, Ukraine, Wally contributed to the game of football in South Australia as a Player, Coach and Administrator.
Wally was a Chairperson and member of numerous SASF and club committees, and was a founding member of USC Lion SC, where he officiated at the club as Chairman, Secretary and committee member in excess of 25 years
Wally's other noteable contributions to the game include:
- State Team Manager (1967-1972)
- SASF delegate to Australian Soccer Federation
- LOC Member FIFA World Youth Championships (1981)
- Chairperson SASF (1979-1981)
- Chairperson 1st Division Management Committee
In 2005, Wally was inducted into the Football South Australia Hall of Fame as a Member for Distinguished Contribution
And just this year (2023), Wally received the SA Governor’s award for Outstanding Individual Achievements.
Our thoughts and condolences go to the friends and family of the Tkachuk family.
Vale Wally.
Photo: Wally with his family after being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005
Funeral Details
Friday 11 August 2023 | 10:30am
St Michael’s Autocephalic Orthodox Church, 427 Port Road, Croydon
And after please join the family in celebrating Wally’s life at the Ukrainian Hall, 66 Orsmond Terrace, Hindmarsh