Gilbert W. Fleischhacker, of Chicago. US Army veteran, Ret. Battalion Chief for CFD. Devoted husband of 55yrs to Norene (nee Brennan); beloved father of Michael, Thomas CFD, Danny CPD, Shaun CPD (Terri), Mary (Gregg) Matz, Kerry (Jerry) Hurley, Maureen, Sheila (Greg Hoffman), Tracy (Lewis) Quigley and the late Kevin; cherished grandfather of 10; loving brother of Michael (Fran), Paula (John) Akers, John (Gerlinde) and the late Dorothy (John) Koenig, Audrey ( the late James) Fleming, Br. Donald CSC, Karen and James (Lyn); dear uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 3-9pm at The Montclair- Lucania Funeral Home 6901 W. Belmont Avenue Chicago where prayers will be said 9:00am Saturday to St. William Church for a 10:00am Mass. Interment Maryhill Cemetery Niles, IL. In lieu of flowers donations to Austin Special Chicago or Shabbona Park Special Recreation Parents Group appr.