Richard Joseph Pitlik

Dear Pitlik family,
I was very sadden to hear of Mr. Pitlik's passing. He made an impact on my life that i will never forget.I was in his home room in the class of 1990 and i have fond memories that will never forget. When my father passed away in December of 1989 i remember him going to my fathers wake and taking my to the side and telling my life will be better again. He was a great man that i know his memory will live on in everyones life he touch. Thank you for being an insperation...

Dear Pitlik Family,

My husband and I were very sorry to hear of your loss. We too
were students of Mr. Pitlik from Drexel Elementary school. He will
always be remembered as not only our favorite teacher but a master of hilarious punishment. To this day we still refer to him
frequently and share the amusing stories with our 15 year old son.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. He will truly be missed.

Matt and Marie Bolz

Mr. Pitlik was my Favorite teacher at Drexel Elementary. Because of his teaching Math became my favorite subject! I always loved to talk about him to my friends & was pleasantly suprised when I crossed his path again at Morton College. He will be forever remembered by me & many students of that I'm sure.

Dear Pitlik Family,
I was a student at Burnham School, Class of 1971. My friend and I got in alot of trouble for talking. As a punishment we had to write an essay, 100 words life inside of a basketball. He was soooo funny. I worked for the school district and would see him. He was still funny. I was just telling stories to my son about 8th grade and Mr. Pitlik. He was a friend and a respected teacher. I was shocked and saddened to hear the news. I will never forget him.

With...

Dear Richard Pitlik family and friends,

2 of the pictures that I submitted turned out to be "down sampled" to too low a resolution to be useful. I have posted them at the following links:

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Henry Kuska, kindergarden class of 43

Dear Pitlik family;
Yes, I too was a student. He touched so many us. You know we all saw things differently. I know he was a good teacher & made sure you understood what he was teaching. We'll all miss him & am sure you all will too. God Bless your family especially in time of need.

My deepest sympathy to the entire Pitlik family. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of a good man and a once in a lifetime teacher. I also represent the Burnham class of 1980. I am a proud member of the Twit row we were a bunch of young tenacious characters that he must have had a soft spot for well maybe . I remember a classmate trying to turn the tables on him one spring day I beleive it was garlic that was placed outside the windows before Mr.Pitlik left for lunch. Im not sure how he...