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Richard E. Wojcicki , age 88, late of Willowbrook, IL, passed away November 7. 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend. Richard spent most of his career teaching 7th grade history, current events, and math at St. Louise de Marillac. Richard loved reading, the Chicago Cubs, and traveling with his wife Barbara, children, family and friends. Most of all he loved spending time with his family, friends and neighbors.
Beloved husband of Barbara A. Wojcicki nee Kofron for 64 years. Loving father of Kathleen (Thomas McCormick), Susan (Jeffery) Scehovic. Cherished grandfather of Kyle, Andrea, Emily, Sarah, and Ryan. Cherished great grandfather "papa" of Madeline and Destiny. Caring brother of the late John (late Isabella) Wojcicki, late Joseph (late Jeannie) Wojcicki, and late Lillian (late Joseph) Rae. Dear son of the late Joseph and Mary Wojcicki. Kind uncle of cherished nieces and nephews.
Visitation, Monday November 17, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, 8404 S. Cass Ave., Darien, IL 60561. Interment to follow at Clarendon Hills Cemetery in Darien, IL. For more information 708-532-1635 or www.vandenbergfuneralhome.com
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17248 South Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 60477
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