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Richard Walitschek Obituary

Richard F. Walitschek, age 87, of Streamwood. Loving father of Robin (the late Steve) Karolewicz, Richard Walitschek, Susan Walitschek and Danyel Walitschek-Whalley. Dear grandfather of Steven (Kristin) Karolewicz, April Karolewicz, Matthew Walitschek, Melissa Walitschek and Andrew Whalley and great grandfather of Melanie and Hailey Walitschek. Loving son of the late Rosella and Henry Walitschek. Dear brother of Henry (Marcie) Walitschek and the late Rose (the late Bill) Loewe and the late Dorothy (the late Frank) Harris. Richard was a 1951 graduate of Steinmetz High School in Chicago. A visitation will be held on Monday from 3 to 9 PM at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, 330 West Golf Road, Schaumburg. Funeral service Monday at 7:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be appreciated to the American Heart Association. Funeral information or online condolences www.ahlgrimfuneral.com or 847-882-5580.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 19, 2019.

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Susan Walitschek

May 24, 2019

I miss you more and more as each day passes. Thank you for being my dad!

Lorna Monroe

May 21, 2019

God bless and hold your family close in this sad time. I will truly miss and forever remember Mr. Wally.

Scott Humphrey

May 20, 2019

I am truly sorry for your loss.

Glasby Family

May 18, 2019

Our deepest sympathies to the whole Walitschek family for your loss.

Mary Meyers

May 16, 2019

My sincere condolences to the Walitschek family.

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