George R. Wegner

George R." Wegner Of Arlington HeightsGeorge R. Wegner was born on June 7, 1923, in Chicago to Louis and Elizabeth (nee Erlich) Wegner. He died Sunday, March 13, 2016, in Arlington Heights.George served in the United States Army during WW II." He worked as an engineer for Illinois Bell. He was a member of the Pioneers' Club." George was an avid sportsman, bowler, golf enthusiast, and loved to "sing his heart out." ""He loved to spend time with his family and was loved by all.George is survived by his children, Kenneth (Susan) Wegner, Carol (Jim) Vyhanek and James (Andrea) Wegner; grandchildren, Kristin (Eric Howe) Wegner, Karla (Raymond) Fera," Louis Wegner, Phillip Vyhanek, Andrew Wegner, Jeffrey Vyhanek, and Steven Wegner; great-granddaughter, Phoebe Fera; brother, Robert (Marion) Wegner; and several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his wife Jean (Collins); his parents; and sister LaVerne Stabenow.Visitation Thursday, March 17, 2016," from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road (4 blocks south of Palatine Road), Arlington Heights, IL" 60004. Funeral Service 11:00 am, Friday, March 18, 2016, at Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd. Interment will be at Montrose Cemetery in Chicago.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Lutheran Church Charities, 3020 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL" 60062. Funeral Information and condolences can be given at www.GlueckertFH.com or (847) 253-0168.