Gerald E. Wrzeszcz born June 6, 1945, passed away August 13, 2013; beloved husband of Donna nee Dickens; devoted son of the late John and Valeria Wrzeszcz; dear father of Marne (Billy) Kirkwood, Michael (Susan) and Mark (Michelle) Wrzeszcz; loving grandfather of Kevin, Kristen, Lauren, Ryan, Kailey, Madeline, and Max; fond brother of John (Judie), Paul (Susan) and David Wrzeszcz, brother -in-law of Denise Sanders and Judy Sobiek; cherished son-in-law of Richard and Dorothy Dickens. Visitation Friday 3-9 pm at the Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner St (Northwest Hwy. / Rt.14 at Rand Rd. ) Des Plaines. Funeral Saturday 9:00 am from chapel to St. Thecla Church, 6725 W. Devon, Chicago. Mass 10:00 am. Interment private. Jerry was an avid outdoorsman; he enjoyed visiting with family and friends and was always willing to lend a helping hand. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association .