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RICHARD WANKE Obituary

Richard H. Wanke, age 92, of Park Ridge, beloved husband of the late Shirley, nee Miller; loving father of Diane (the late Richard) Kavanagh and Gary R.; dear grandfather of Richard, Kathy (Shop) and the late Karen Kavanagh, Gary E. (Linda) and Curt (Nickie) Wanke; great-grandfather of Liam, Josey, River, Pearl, Chris, Sammy, Joey, Georgi and Sheena. Visitation Tuesday, Feb. 22, 3 to 9 p.m., at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy. (2 blks. S. of Touhy), Park Ridge. Funeral Service Wednesday, 11 a.m., at funeral home. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society appreciated.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 20, 2011.

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Cheri Mitchneck

March 3, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time. We will always remember your Dad and Mom and the Oak Park Ski Club meetings and the fun we had with them.

Sue Lord

February 22, 2011

Your father and mother were a wonderful part of Oak Park Ski Club for many years and were respected by all who came to know their friendliness, warmth, and humor. My sympathy goes out to your entire family.

Andy Grzesiak

February 20, 2011

I am privledged to have had the opportunity to share nearly 1 year with Rick as a Hospice Volunteer. The advice, wisom and lessons about life that I gained through our conversations I consider priceless. May he rest in peace.

Tom Magarian

February 20, 2011

I will always remember your parents for being some of the most sincere,intelligent, and fun to be with people, that I have known.

Tom Magarian
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February 20, 2011

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