Richard Biernat, 53, of Prospect Heights, beloved husband of Rose Ann, nee Paluch; loving father of Joseph and Michael; loved son of Lottie and the late Peter; dearest cousin of Chester, Casey (Liz), Mike (Helen), Henry and the late Stanley Golebiowski; devoted uncle to many nieces and nephews; dear brother-in-law and friend of many. Prayers 9:15 a.m., Wednesday at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd. (4 blocks south of Palatine Rd.), Arlington Heights to St. Alphonsus Church, 411 N. Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights for Mass 10 a.m. Visitation Tuesday from 3 to 9 p.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to American Cancer Society, 100 W. Palatine Rd., Suite #150, Palatine, IL 60067. Info 847-253-0168.
