Alan Strunc Obituary
Alan George Strunc, formerly of North Riverside and Westchester. Retired high school teacher, Vietnam Veteran and avid fisherman, died peacefully on August 2, 2023 at the age of 80 after a years-long struggle with early onset dementia.
Alan completed his Master's Degree in education and taught for over 25 years at J. Sterling Morton High School in Berwyn, IL. He served his country in Vietnam from 1967-1969 and returned grateful he made it home.
His one true passion was spending every summer at his cabin in Northern Wisconsin, honing his fishing skills and winning a few Muskie tournaments along the way.
Alan was born to John and Angeline Strunc on May 22, 1943 and spent his childhood and school years in North Riverside, IL. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Carol (nee Huebner), loving stepfather of Robert (Stephanie) Metzger and Joanna (Carlos Torres) Metzger, cherished grandfather of Sebastian Torres, dear brother of Bruce Strunc, Paul (Betie) Strunc and the late Richard (late Judy) Strunc, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.
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James Kurth
December 18, 2024
As Vocational Coordinators, Al and I worked together in the `70´s and 80´s. We spent a lot of time sharing stories about his cabin and fishing up North. There were times, in the fall, when we would all meet up in the evening at Navy Pier to go smelt fishing. We brought a little cook stove where we would cook the smelt, drink some beer and spin some yarns about our past experiences.
Those were the days that fond memories were made up.
Miss you Al and may you rest in peace.
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Jim Kurth
August 25, 2023
Worked with Al at Morton for years. He will be missed as I have great memories of our conversations and the time we had together.
Frank Nejdl
August 6, 2023
Carol, Very sorry to hear about Al. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Al and I were close boyhood friends in North Riverside. His passing brought back many memories which we shared in our youth including a play we performed in and many sports at Komarek school. In later years he tried to get me interested in fishing (unsuccessfully) and I introduced him to cross country skiing.
Liz and I know how difficult it is to watch a loved one suffer from dementia since we experienced it with my mother.
Best to you and your family, Frank and Liz Nejdl
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