Loving husband of Judy; beloved father of Paul (Tracy) and Mark (Kirsten); cherished grandfather of Zofia, Sasha, Abigail, Samuel and Joshua; dear brother of Pauline (Leonard), Walter (Pat), Susan (John) and the late Sharon (the late Bill); fond brother in law of Tom (Karen) and uncle to many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Saint John Lutheran Church, American Cancer Society at Cancer.org, American Diabetes Association 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900 Arlington, VA 22202 1-800-DIABETES
Visitation Monday, March 13, 2017 from 2pm to 8 pm at Woodlawn Funeral Home 7750 West Cermak Road, Forest Park, IL 60130/ (708) 442-8500. Funeral Service Tuesday, March 14, 2017 Lying-in-State from 9am until time of service at 10am at Saint John Lutheran Church 305 Circle Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130. Interment to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For more information please call (708) 442-8500 or visit www.woodlawnchicago.com.