Harry Addison Poffenbarger III

Harry A. Poffenbarger, III, age 89, of River Forest. Dear son of the late Harry Poffenbarger, II and Agnes Poffenbarger, nee Murphy; brother of Peggy (the late Joseph) Neumann and the late James (Judith) Poffenbarger; cherished friend of Noreen Kobas; uncle, nephew and cousin of many.

Harry was born in Omaha, Nebraska and spent most of his life in Chicago, IL. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army before beginning a long career with the Federal Aviation Department. While his work took him down paths he rarely spoke about, those who knew him best remember a gentle faithful man whose greatest passions were much simpler. Harry was an avid lover of classical music and found great joy attending performances by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Whether sharing a meal with family, enjoying Japanese cuisine or listening to music he loved, Harry lived a life defined not by recognition but by quiet devotion to his faith and the people that mattered most. Though he had no children of his own, he was a beloved cousin and cherished member of the extended Donald J. McDowell family who could not imagine holidays, celebrations and family gatherings without him.

A Memorial Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 10:30 A.M. to time of Mass 11:00 A.M. at St. Luke Church, 7600 W. Lake St, River Forest, IL 60305

Service and inurnment to be scheduled in Omaha, NE. Please check back by Friday, June 19, 2026 for updated information.

Inurnment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Omaha, NE. 

Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 9445 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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