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Harry T. McCollum
Of Arlington Heights
Harry T. McCollum was born February 25, 1936 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
to Harry E. and Elizabeth (nee “Betty” Reddy) McCollum. He died on
Saturday, August 20, 2011 at his home in Arlington Heights.
Mr. McCollum was a graduate of St. Mary of the Mount in Pittsburgh where
he was the Senior Class President, and was a member of the Glee Club
with his wife, Pat. He worked and received many awards in medical sales
for most of his career. Mr. McCollum was a member of the National Guard
for eight years. He was the proud owner of Harrys’ of Arlington since
1993, where you would often see him enjoying his favorite homemade beef
barley soup. He was a very hard worker and provider for his family, who
adored his 13 grandchildren and wife, Pat. Harry was an SOR Teacher, and
a Bereavement and Eucharistic Minister at St. James Church. He was a
standout athlete most of his life, and was an avid sports fan and coach.
He loved to fish and enjoyed musicals, singing and fantasy football.
He is survived by his children, Kathy (Steve) Butler of Wauconda, Patty
(Steve) Barker of Arlington Heights, Harry (Ann) McCollum of Arlington
Heights, Greg (Sharon) McCollum of Arlington Heights and Barbara (Dwain)
Holden of Harvard; his grandkids, Amanda (Chris) Edwards, Jessica and
Krista Butler, Andrew, Trevor and Franklin Barker, Harry and Joe
McCollum, Ryan, Megan and Shannon McCollum, and Tyler and Carissa
Holden.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Patricia Ann (nee
Winstel) McCollum; his parents; and his sister, Ginny (Harry) Kennedy.
Visitation from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at the
Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., (4 blocks
south of Palatine Rd.) Arlington Heights. Prayers 9:15 AM, Wednesday,
August 24, 2011 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., to St. James
Church, 831 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights for Mass at
10:00 AM. Interment is at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Grant Monson
Campaign for a Cure, c/o Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy, 1600 N.
Chicago Ave., Arlington Heights, IL 60004 or the American Cancer
Society, 1114 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60004.
Glueckert Funeral Home
(847) 253-0168
1520 North Arlington Heights Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004