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David Letchinger Jr. Obituary
One of his loves was snowboarding; we pray he has found the perfect mountain.
He was born Feb. 6, 1991, in Park Ridge, to David Jeffrey Sr. and Joellen D. Letchinger.
David attended Johnsburg High School, where he played football and soccer. He was employed at Atlas Restorations in Buffalo Grove. He adored his son, David, and was to be wed to his sweetheart, Jackie.
David loved snowboarding and longboarding, and also enjoyed repairing, modifying and admiring cars.
He is survived by a son, David Jacob of McHenry; his parents, Joellen and David Letchinger of McHenry; a brother, Dylan Letchinger of McHenry; fiancée, Jackie Davis of McHenry; maternal grandparents, Joseph (Jane) Carpenter of Buffalo Grove; paternal grandfather, Albert Letchinger of Wheeling; eight uncles; five aunts; and 32 cousins.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Sandra Letchinger; great-grandparents, Edward and Jennie Gerali; and aunt, Sharon DiTomasso.
The visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 W. Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 5, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Randhill Park Cemetery, Arlington Heights.
For those wishing to send an expression of condolence, the family suggests memorials to the David Jacob Education Fund, in care of Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, P.O. Box 343, McHenry, IL 60050.
For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-2400. Friends may send an online condolence to the family at www.justenfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Letchinger Jr.
Debbie Krause
October 6, 2012
My Sincere Condolences To Your Family During this Difficult.
donny poplin
October 6, 2012
I'm sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Don & Patti Poplin
October 5, 2012
So sad to learn of this news. Our thoughts are with your family at this difficult time.
Matthew Carpenter
October 5, 2012
My Sincere Condolences To Your Family During this Difficult Time We Love You David See You Soon
Michelle Hammond-Burton
October 5, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know David is in heaven. Me and my family love you God Bless and keep the rest of you safe. Amen
Beverley Pierce
October 3, 2012
"I have no idea what you are experiencing right now." We may not understanding why sad things happen, may it somehow help to know how much we care. Our hearts are saddened by the loss of David. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Janice Gerali
October 3, 2012
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. May God bless you with love and support of your family and friends at this time to give you comfort.
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