John R. “Jack” Muety
Formerly of Arlington Heights for 52 years

John R. Muety was born on April 8, 1918 in Chicago to Joseph and Virginia Muety. He passed away on February 2, 2008 in Annapolis, MD close to his son and family.

John lived most of his live in Arlington Heights and was a long time member of St. James Church. He served in the U.S. Army field artillery 1st Battalion from June 1941 until October 1945 with the rank of Tech Sergeant. He was a long time member of the Arlington Heights American Legion Post 208.

Jack served on the committee to establish the first Little League baseball program in Arlington Heights. He also was a member of the committee to form Boy Scout Troop 56 of St. James Parish. Later he served on the caucus selection committee for local elections. He was a charter member of the Arlington Heights Elks Lodge #2048.

Jack spent his working career in advertising and publishing with the Hearst Corporation for 36 years and retired as Advertising Director at the age of 62.

He is survived by his son, John Thomas (Lynn) Muety of Annapolis, MD and his grandchildren, Ryan Kirby, Shaun Thomas and Scott Preston Muety.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 60 years, Virginia “Casey” nee Czarnik.

Visitation Thursday, February 7, 2008 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road, (4 blocks south of Palatine Road) Arlington Heights. Funeral Mass 11:00 AM Friday, February 8, 2008 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd. Interment All Saints Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to St. James Church, 831 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60004.