He is lovingly remembered by his children:
Susan (Lee)
Sandra(Jeff) and
Jerry (Amy)
Grandchildren:
Kelsey (Kris) (great grandbaby) Astra
John
Beloved brother and Uncle to many
He was a long time paramutual clerk at the racetrack where he was very proud to join IBEW local 134. He was their union steward for a time and marched in Springfield to save and secure his members’ rights.
He, along with my mother, was a longtime member of Irving Park United Methodist Church. More recently Irving Park Lutheran Church and Renewed Hope United Methodist Church. He really valued his church community and the lifelong friendships that he made.
He spent his retirement enjoying meals with friends and family, fishing, golfing and yelling at the Chicago Bears with his son, Jerry.
Visitation will be from 2-3 PM on Saturday, December 27th with the memorial service to start at 3:00. A light buffet will be held after the service.
In lieu of flowers donations may be given in his name to:
the Anti-cruelty Society of Chicago
Irving Park Community Food Pantry
Services will be live-streamed for people who are unable to attend the service.
A Memorial Visitation will be held on December 27, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, located at 6000 North Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646.
Following the visitation, a Memorial Service will take place at the same venue, starting at 3:00 pm. Gerald Edward Mylander was a resident of Chicago, Illinois.
