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Charles Windschiegl Obituary

Charles H. Windschiegl, 89, of Lombard and formerly of South Milwaukee, WI. Beloved husband of Margot nee Knab; fond father of Karen (Chris) DePodesta, grandfather of Paul and John. He was a member of Oak Creek Knights of Columbus Council #1709, a WWII Army Veteran and had worked as a tool and die maker at the AC Delco Plant in Oak Creek, WI. Prayers at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst, IL 10:15 am Tuesday, February 15 to Visitation Church. Mass at 10:45 am. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Touch My Heart NFP, 1805 Highpoint Dr., Naperville, IL 60563 or [email protected] or www.touchmyheartusa.org Info 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com

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Published by East DuPage Press/Spectator/Argus on Feb. 16, 2011.

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