Gallery

My dad’s first Holy Communion picture. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Joliet, IL May 12, 1935. He was 7 years old at this time.

Dad was the oldest of four. He is pictured with his three sisters (l to r), Marilyn, Gerry and Corrine

Dad. Picture taken at Bird Haven Greenhouse, Gougar Road, Joliet, Il. Year unknown

Appeared in the Joliet Herald News, 1946

My dad served in the Army and was stationed in Germany after World War II. He was a medical technician.

Dad in his army uniform, not sure where this picture was taken. Could be in Germany.

Dad served as a medical technician in the Army.

Dad’s family picture. Back row (l to r) His mom Loretta, sister Marilyn, father Amos, front row (l to r) sister Gerry, Dad, sister Corrine

Picture taken by Vance photography prior to 1959

Dad and my brother Ron. About 1962 or so. Back of the picture it’s written “ 17th Century Dad and Ronnie”

My dad with his birthday cake! 44 candles, Sept 2, 1971

Mom and Dad on his 44th birthday, September 2, 1971

My dad used to give us our own haircuts when we were growing up. I was 10 years old when this picture was taken. There wasn’t much my dad couldn’t do, and if he could do it himself, he did, including being our own in-house barber.

Dad with the “three little kids”, as our older siblings would call us.

Jeff, Mark, Dad, Ron

My Dad was active in the Knights of Columbus, Council 4400 in Joliet, Il. Here he is pictured, l to r, Dad, my Uncle Leo Ruettiger and Monsignor Frederick Stenger. Year unknown

Dad and my sister Chris entering St. Bernard’s church on her wedding day. July 13, 1974

Mom and Dad dancing at my sister’s wedding reception. July 13, 1974

My mom and dad celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a party at our home. Pictured here from L to R, my dad, my uncle “Shiner”, my mom, my uncle Bernie and friends Helen and Bill Keck. August 1975

Dad’s gravesite, Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville, Illinois

In the Our Lady of the Rosary section of the cemetery