Herbert Wykert Obituary

Herbert Alvin Wykert
Born: July 3, 1942 in Moline, IL
Died: February 24, 2024 in Lombard, IL
Herbert Alvin Wykert, a longtime resident of Lombard, IL, passed away on February 24, 2024. He was born on July 3, 1942 in Moline, IL to Alvah and Vera Wykert and grew up in East Moline and attended East Moline High School where he met his wife, Carolyn Stotmeister, of 58 years. They raised their family together in the Chicago suburb of Lombard.
Herb worked for Eastern Airlines from 1965 to 1991. He loved being able to go on vacations with his family, especially to Key Largo and Orlando, Florida. For many years Herb and Carolyn enjoyed getting together with friends for their card club. Herb was a huge St. Louis Cardinals fan, enjoyed reading westerns, and listening to Johnny Cash music. He spent time with his children through Boy Scouts, Indian Guides, and Indian Princesses. He also served at church as an elder and helped with the altar guild. Mostly Herb and Carolyn enjoyed spending time with their family, especially their grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by both of his parents. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Wykert, his three children Tracy (Steve) Locanto, Thomas (Victoria) Wykert, and Cynthia (Dale) Cain and his seven grandchildren Rebecca (Randy) Wilharm, Peter (Aleah) Wykert, Julia Locanto, Anthony Locanto, Rachel Wykert, Joshua Cain, Kiersten Cain, and one great grandchild Oakley Adelaide Wykert.
A memorial service will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lombard.