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Richard B. Waliczek Sr.

1939 - 2022

Richard B. Waliczek Sr. obituary, 1939-2022, Homer Glen, IL

BORN

1939

DIED

2022

FUNERAL HOME

Petkus Lemont Funeral Home

12401 S. Archer Avenue

Lemont, Illinois

Richard Waliczek Obituary

Richard B. Waliczek Sr. Sgt. U.S. Army passed away peacefully at home with his loving family at his side. He was the beloved husband of Nora C., nee Klenck. Loving father of Richard B. Jr.(Cindy) and Joel C. (Linda) Waliczek. Cherished grandfather of Christian, Jacob, Caden and Cooper. He was preceded in death by his sister Shirley and brother Leroy. Dear brother-in-law of Madeline and uncle to David Waliczek and Carolyn Desmet. Rich will be remembered by his many friends. Visitation Monday at Petkus Lemont Funeral Home, 12401 S. Archer Ave. Lemont, IL. from 4 PM to 8 PM. Visitation on Tuesday at the funeral home from 8:45 am until time of Prayers at 9:45 am. We will go in procession from the funeral home to St. Bernard's Church for a 10:30 am mass of Christian Burial. Following mass, Rich will be laid to rest at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery at 2 PM with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers donations in Rich's name to Disabled American Veterans Association would be greatly appreciated. Please offer your thoughts and condolences to Rich's family on his personal website at: www.foranfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 16, 2022.

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Bob Wojtecki

October 28, 2022

Deepest sympathy Nora, on your loss. Eternal Rest Grant On to Him Oh Lord , and Let Eternal Light Shine Upon Him.

The Staff of Foran Funeral Home

October 12, 2022

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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Memorial Events
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Oct

17

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Petkus Lemont Funeral Home

12401 S. Archer Ave., Lemont, IL

Oct

18

Visitation

8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Petkus Lemont Funeral Home

12401 S. Archer Ave., Lemont, IL

Oct

18

Prayer Service

9:45 a.m.

Petkus Lemont Funeral Home

12401 S. Archer Ave., Lemont, IL

Oct

18

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Bernard's Church

IL

Oct

18

Burial

2:00 p.m.

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

IL

Funeral services provided by:

Petkus Lemont Funeral Home

12401 S. Archer Avenue, Lemont, IL 60439

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