John A. Willert, 85, of Chicago, September 30, dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth “Betty”, nee Wahl; proud and loving father of Mary K. Willert (Paul) Olson, Gerrianne (Edward) Koval, Christine (Helmut) Neumann, John E. (Terrylynn), Peter (Lizbeth) Willert and Margaret (Joseph) Pajkos; cherished grandfather of Lindsay, Adam, Carrie, Jon-Michael, Keith, Bryan, Craig, Sarah and Michael; brother of the late Albert Willert and Joan Redlin; brother-in-law of Arline Willert and Glenn Redlin; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Veteran and lifetime member of Tattler Post #973. Visitation Sunday, 4 to 9 p.m. at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave., Chicago. Funeral Monday, 9:15 a.m. from funeral home to Queen of Angels Church, 2330 W. Sunnyside, Chicago. Mass 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Vitas Hospice Charitable Fund, 700 N. Sacramento Ave., Chicago, IL 60612. Interment All Saints Cemetery. 773-561-6874
