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GERALD EITZ Obituary

Gerald E. "Jerry" Eitz, 67, of Arlington Heights, beloved husband of Patricia A., nee Duffy; loving father of Bryan (Amy) Eitz, Meghan (Eric) Olsen and Brendan (Tory) Eitz; loved "papa" of Andrew, Tommy, Daniel and Makeady Olsen and Ellie and Nora Eitz; dear brother of Charles (Merce) Eitz; loved cousin of Ruth (John) Baker and many dear nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road, (4 blocks south of Palatine Rd.), Arlington Heights, where a memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Loyola University Men's Soccer Program, The Jerry Eitz Memorial Soccer Scholarship Fund or to a charity of the donor's choice. Funeral information and condolences www.GlueckertFH.com or (847) 253-0168.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jun. 25, 2010.

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August 2, 2010

Dear Pat and Family
We were so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. We remenber your family's kindness to us when we moved to Arlington Heights. Jim, Juli, and David Cicarelli

June 27, 2010

Dear Brendan and family- So sorry to hear about the passing of your father. He will be deeply missed at the upcoming season. Dave and Katy Mills

Tara Manwaring and Family

June 26, 2010

Bryan and Family-
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

June 26, 2010

Dear Eitz Family, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, The Burke Family (Arlington Heights, IL)

June 26, 2010

so sorry to hear of the passing of such a wonderful man. He was always so sweet to my family when we would all invade the house for the memorial day parade/brunch. Your family is in my prayers.
Patti Cebrzynski and family

Cheryl Eitz

June 25, 2010

The Eitz Family,

Sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. Know that you are in my prayers.

Arlene Steele

June 25, 2010

Dear Eitz Family,
Rich and I want you to know how sorry we are to hear of Jerry's passing. What fond memories we have of the Aces teams of long ago and pride we feel for what has grown. Please know you are in our prayers. Sincerely, Arlene and RIch Steele

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