William J. Ganzer, Jr.
Of Arlington Heights

William J. Ganzer, Jr., formerly of Chicago, was born June 16, 1925 in Chicago to William and Dorothy (nee Griffin) Ganzer. He died Friday, May 11, 2007 at Northwest Community Healthcare Center in Arlington Heights.

Mr. Ganzer attended St. Hillary Grade School and St. George High School before graduating from the University of Illinois in 1946. He served as an Officer in the Navy during WW II. William worked in the office furniture industry for over 50 years, first with General Fireproofing and later Midwest Office Furniture.

His survivors include his wife of 54 years, Janet nee Tyler, whom he married June 21, 1952; his children William T. (Julie) Ganzer of Rolling Meadows, Joan Marie (Gary) Tatje of Arlington Heights, Mary Patricia (Patrick) Powers of Itasca, Thomas G. (Lisa) Ganzer of Barrington, Kathryn Ann (Keith) Allen of Arlington Heights and Janet Nadine Ganzer of Palatine; his grandchildren Lauren (Bob) Rice, Lindsay and Leslie Ganzer, Nicole, Dan and Erik Tatje, Megan, Shannon and Patrick Powers, Ryan, Christopher and Taylor Ganzer, Tyler and Connor Allen; and his sister Dorothy Shook.

Bill is preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation from 3:00 until 8:00 PM, Monday, May 14, 2007 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., (4 blocks south of Palatine Rd.) Arlington Heights. Prayers 9:15 AM, Monday, May 15, 2007 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., to St. James Church, 831 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights for Mass at 10:00 AM. Burial at All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to St. James Capital Campaign, 820 N. Arlington Hts. Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60004