JOHN A. DRATHS

John A. Draths, a resident of Third Lake, passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 at the age of 90. He was born June 11, 1921 in Chicago, IL to Martin Sr. and Angela Draths. John was an Army Veteran of World War II having served with the 13th Armor Division and under General Patton while in France and Germany. He was a member of the Tattler American Legion Post #973. John worked for Powers Regulator in Skokie for 20 years. He was a passionate fan of the White Sox, Notre Dame and Green Bay Packers. John is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carol; his brother, Robert (Margaret) Draths; his sister-in-law, Rosemary Draths, 11 nieces and nephews; many great-nieces and great-nephews and extended family. We would like to give a special thanks to John's caregivers, Sky, Peter and Christopher. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Mary; his brother, Martin Jr.; his brother-in-law Earl Dinschel; and his niece, Suzanne Draths. A Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL 60030. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 at 10 a.m. at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, IL. Interment will follow at St. Boniface Cemetery in Chicago. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Disabled Vets of America, www.dav.org or the Paralyzed Vets of America, www.pva.org. For further information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.