C.J. Loebel
Of Arlington Heights

C.J. “Red” Loebel was born April 22, 1924 in Milwaukee, WI to John and Helen (nee Ruben) Loebel. He died May 10, 2013 at his home in Arlington Heights.

C.J. was an insurance industry executive throughout his career. He had three great loves- his wife and family, his time flying 35 sorties with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters during World War II as a B-24 navigator in Italy, for which he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC), and playing tennis.

C.J. is survived by his wife JoAnn (nee Schowalter) Loebel; his children Jeanne (Bill) Brantman, Mary Jo (Tom) Flood, John (Jill Powers) Loebel, Vicki (late Joe) Mather, Beth (Chris) Ligenza and Tom (Vandana) Loebel; his grandchildren Laura (Bart), Anne (Lee), Lisa (Randy), Katy (Matt), Megan, John (Jenni), Matthew, Joe (Michelle), Carrie (Jason), Bill, Tom, Max, Tate, Henry and Ronan; his great grandchildren Tucker, Renni, Cole, Sage and Aubryana.

C.J. is preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be on Thursday, June 13, 2013 from 9:30 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2515 W. Palatine Rd., Inverness until the time of Mass at 10:30 AM. Interment private

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Mayslakeministries.org. Donation information is available on their website.


 

Glueckert Funeral Home