Gerald E. “Jerry” Eitz
Of Arlington Heights

Gerald E. Eitz was born on July 1, 1942 in Chicago to Frank J. and Lillian (nee Mack) Eitz. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family.

Jerry was a man of many talents, working for nearly 50 years in the printing industry. He applied all his knowledge and skills to many pursuits, including reading, solving crossword puzzles, making frames, handcrafting blocks for family children, gardening and caring for his family home. We celebrate his gifts of love, loyalty, generosity, creativity, courage and strength.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Patricia A. (nee Duffy); his children, Bryan (Amy) Eitz of Arlington Heights, Meghan (Eric) Olsen of Brookfield, WI and Brendan (Tory) Eitz of Arlington Heights; his grandchildren, Andrew, Tommy, Daniel and Makeady Olsen and Ellie and Nora Eitz; his brother, Charles (Merce) Eitz; his dear cousin, Ruth (John) Baker and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial visitation 4 to 8 PM Saturday, June 26, 2010 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road, (4 blocks south of Palatine Road) Arlington Heights where a memorial service will be held at 7:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Loyola University Men’s Soccer Program, The Jerry Eitz Memorial Soccer Scholarship Fund or to a charity of the donor’s choice.


 

Glueckert Funeral Home

(847) 253-0168

1520 North Arlington Heights Road

Arlington Heights, IL 60004