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WILLIAM CLIMER Obituary

William Eugene (Gene) Climer, 69, passed away October 12, 2020. Gene is survived by his wife, Denise, three sons Michael, James, Christopher (Kristina) & five grandchildren Max, Savanna, Aubrey, Jonathan & Kevin. Gene has two sisters Jeannie Konacki (Les) and Roberta Schultz & two stepbrothers Ray (Carol) & Jimmy (Mary) Thomas. He served in the Indiana National Guard, 113th Engineers, part of the 38th Infantry Division from 1970-1976 & when discharged was a SGT E-5. He served as a volunteer on the Lynwood, IL Fire Department from 1976-1980. Gene holds a BA from DePaul University in Chicago. Gene retired in 2011 after 35 years of a successful career in sales & sales management in the software industry. During his career he held Vice President level positions at SAP, iTelligence Software & Symix Systems. Additionally, he spent 13 years at Xerox as a Sales Representative, Sales Manager, Branch Manager & Regional Sales Manager. After retirement he volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for abused & neglected children in DuPage County. Visitation Monday, October 19, 10:30 a.m. until time of services at 12 p.m. at Zarzycki Manor Chapels, Ltd., 8999 S. Archer Avenue, Willow Springs. Registration is mandatory to attend the service. Please visit funeral home's website to register. Private Entombment Good Shepherd Mausoleum, Orland Park. Gene's Family appreciates memorial donations in his name to CASA of DuPage County, 505 N. County Farm Road, 3rd Floor, Suite C, Wheaton, IL 60187. This was an organization that Gene felt made a difference in many children's lives. (708) 839.8999 or www.ZarzyckiManorChapels.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 18, 2020.

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Mark Thode

January 26, 2021

I´m very devastated to hear the news of my friend from St. Matthews Bible class has passed on and not knowing after I sent a holiday text with no response... I looked up his name thinking hoping he change his number but shocked to see his obituary. Please accept my sorrow knowing he was at the time winning the battle with RUSH Hospital help.. I pray for Denise and family healing. Godspeed my friend You are missed.

Bonnie Pool

October 24, 2020

Gene was a truly good person. Kind and considerate to anyone he encountered. A very strong sense of purpose. And an unsurpassed sense of humor. A life well lived!

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Thomas Savarese

October 18, 2020

I had the privilege to get to know Gene over the last 5 years. Alexandra and I had so much fun going out to dinners with Gene and Denise. Gene was a wonderful man that I describe as family-oriented, caring, giving, and very witty. We should all strive to be our best as Gene has shown us by example. Gene, you will be greatly missed by all. I know you are with the Lord. I will miss you, my friend.

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10:30 a.m.

Zarzycki Manor Chapels, Ltd.

8999 South Archer Avenue, Willow Springs, IL 60480

Oct

19

Service

12:00 p.m.

Zarzycki Manor Chapels, Ltd.

8999 South Archer Avenue, Willow Springs, IL 60480

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