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Richard Kolecke Obituary

Richard B. Kolecke, of Cicero. U.S. Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of Norma, nee Motes; loving father of Jennifer (Tomas) Vergara, Richard Brian, Kris, Mark and Rachelle Kolecke; proud grandfather of Kristen and Ethan; also survived by five brothers and three sisters. Visitation Saturday, April 10, 9 a.m. until time of service 11:30 a.m. at the Joseph Nosek & Sons Funeral Home, 6716 W. 16th St., (1 block East of Oak Park Avenue), corner of Euclid, Berwyn. Interment private at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Info, 708-484-7415 or www.nosekfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 9, 2004.

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Bob Brongiel

April 11, 2004

I'm sorry to hear about Rich. He was a good friend from way back. My sympathies go out to his whole family.

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