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William J. Wienke

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Loyola University Chicago

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N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home

1240 Waukegan Road

Glenview, Illinois

William Wienke Obituary

William J. Wienke, 79, of Glenview, January 3, 2004. Beloved husband, companion and friend for over 55 years to Dolores Mary, nee Gorman; cherished father of Ellen Wienke (Kevin Fitzpatrick), William (Diann) Wienke Jr., Anne (Jeff) Nordholm, Raymond (Laurie) Wienke and Joan (Joseph) Sefton; loving grandfather of 11; dear brother of Mary (Jack) Youngs and the late H. Raymond (Julie) Wienke. He was a graduate of St. Mel High School, Loyola University, Kent School of Law (JD) and the University of Chicago (MBA). He was a lieutenant in the Air Force during WWII. After serving his country, he worked in the real estate departments of the National Tea Company and the Standard Oil Co. In 1957 he went to work for the Walgreen Company, where he was Vice President in charge of real estate construction, acquisitions and served on the Board of Trustees. He was the founder and principal of Wienke Commerical Properties for the past 28 years. He was active in Junior Achievement, Big Brothers and the Kiwana's Club. He was a member of the Economic Club of Chicago, the Chicago Athletic Club and Sunset Ridge Country Club. For most of the past 15 years, he lived at the Landings in Savannah, GA. He will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor, devotion to his family and generosity to all who touched his life. Visitation Wednesday, 10 a.m. until time of Mass, 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, corner of Church and Grove Streets, Glenview. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Foundation for Mental Health, P.O. Box 1412, Farmington, CT 06034 or SR. Paulanne's Needy Family Fund, c/o OLPH, 1775 Grove St., Glenview, IL 60025. Arrangements by N. H. Scott & Hebblethwaite Funeral Home, 847-998-1020.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for William Wienke

15 Entries

Joan Mudd

January 8, 2004

Dear Mary, My deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother. May your memories of him help you thru this difficult time. My thoughts are with you. Regards, Joan Mudd

Buddy & Layna Portugal

January 8, 2004

Dear Kevin, Ellen, Will, & Daniel

We couldn't come to the services, but you know we have thought of you, and will continue.

James & Veronica Calvetti

January 7, 2004

Dear Family,So sorry for your loss,we remember our friend and good neighbor.God Bless.

Ross & Helen Workman

January 7, 2004

Dear Dee,

Helen and I want to extend our sympathy to you and your family. We enjoyed seeing Bill and being with him in the short time he lived here. It brought back memories of our younger years when we wre eager to have successful careers.

Eleanor Schwartz

January 6, 2004

Dear Lolly

My thought are with you

With sympathy and love.

Eleanor

Bill Yopchick

January 6, 2004

Sincere condolence to the Wienke

family. Having known Bill for 72 years, I know how much he will be missed. Bill Yopchick

alan lyon

January 6, 2004

Dear Mrs. Wienke:

On behalf of my family,and my father, please accept our sympathies on the passing of Bill.We appreciate you and your family's thoughtfulness and kindness towards Ben.

A tree will be planted in Israel in Bill's name.

Love.

The Lyon family

Mark Olander

January 6, 2004

Dear Ray,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on the loss of your Dad. I will always remember his friendly nature and terrific sense of humor.

Sincerely, Mark

Cork & Kathy Walgreen

January 6, 2004

Dear Delores,

I am remembering all the wonderful times that Bill & I had at Walgreens. Please accept our most sincere smypathy and prayers.

Dick Schmalfeld

January 6, 2004

My son Rick called from Milwaukee to tell me about Bills' passing. I'm so sorry and wish you the very best as time goes on. I remember so many of the good times Mary and I had with you and Bill over so many years. My prayers are with you.

Nancy and Walter Suberg

January 5, 2004

We learned today that Bill has passed away. Please accept our condolences. He was a wonderful man. He will be missed. May God grant him everlasting peace.

STEVE MORONEY

January 5, 2004

Ray,

Sorry for your lost. May God Bless.

My father also went to St. Mels.

Steve

Go Warriors

Ellie Swenson (Lorkowski)

January 5, 2004

I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers in the days ahead. (I am a friend of Diann's from many years ago).

Bob Barasa

January 5, 2004

I met Mr. William Wienke, Sr. when playing football with his truly original son "Billy" at Loyola Academy in the late '60s. Mr. Wienke was a fine man and raised a terrific family. There's nothing greater a man can do. My sympathies to all in the Wienke family.

Marcia Leventhal

January 5, 2004

Dear Mrs. Wienke,

Please accept my deepest sympathy at the loss of your dear husband.

Sincerely,

Marcia Leventhal

(I work with Ellen in District 25.)

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