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
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Alan, Karen and family
Our deepest sympathies go out to all of you on the loss of one of the best neighbors and friends we ever had. Jean and I lived at 4216 Custer for 40 years just a short walk to his garage. I have many great memories of neighbor helping neighbor. He was a great guy and will be missed by many. May God bless him and your Mom as they are now reunited.
My condolences to the Preslicka family on the loss of Albert. I knew him only via phone calls and Xmas cards. He was an uncle once-removed (our father’s mother was his aunt). My brother Richard and his late wife Judy visited several times with Albert and Dolores during their trips to Chicago from Portland, Oregon. They spoke very highly of Albert and Dolores. We are saddened to have lost the oldest living blood-relative of our Chicago roots and heritage.