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Albert Preslicka Obituary

Albert J. Preslicka

Albert J. Preslicka, Army Korean War Veteran, age 91, of Lindenhurst formerly of Brookfield.

Albert was a graduate of Tilden Tech, Physical Design Engineer of 40 years with Western Electric/Bell Labs, an avid photographer, archer -- life time member of Chicago Bow Hunters, and curator of the largest joke collection.

Loving husband of the late Dolores B. Preslicka, nee Bauer, for 64 years; caring and supportive father of Alan (Tracy) Preslicka and Karen (John) Betancourt; nurturing grandfather of Cheryl (Jay) Jerik, Ken Jackson, Anthony Preslicka, Addison Preslicka and Haley Dean; beloved great grandfather of Hannah Jerik, Carson Jerik and Parker Jerik; brother of the late James (Marilyn) Preslicka; brother-in-law of John (Linda) Bauer.

He will be missed by many nieces, nephews and godchildren.

Visitation Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 9 A.M. to time of Service 11:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513.

Inurnment Saturday, Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 1:15 P.M. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Suburban Life Publications on Dec. 12, 2019.

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Helen and Patrick and Ashley Apostle

December 10, 2019

Pops you will be missed by all. Your jokes always made me laugh. You are now in heaven with moms. Two hearts back together again.

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Dec

14

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd.

9445 West 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513

Dec

14

Service

11:30 a.m.

Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd.

9445 West 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513

Dec

14

Inurnment

1:15 p.m.

Queen of Heaven Cemetery

IL

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Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd.

9445 West 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513

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