Donald E. Grudzinski
Of Arlington Heights

Donald E. Grudzinski was born on August 6, 1931 to Edward and Lucille (nee Naguszewski) Grudzinski in Chicago, IL. He died peacefully at his home in Arlington Heights.

Mr. Grudzinski worked as an Executive Plant Manager at Coca Cola for 36 years until his retirement . Don was an avid fisherman.

He is survived by his children, Karen A. (Randy) Griffin and Donald A. (Karen) Grudzinski, his grandchildren Kevin, Collin, Kelly and Lauren.

Don was preceded in death by his wife, Helen A. (nee Jozefiak) and his brother Robert T. (June) Grudzinski.

Visitation Sunday, December 13, 2009 from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road, (4 blocks south of Palatine Road) Arlington Heights, followed by a Funeral service at 7:00 PM. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to: Loyola University Health System – Health Excellence Fund, 2160 S. 1st Ave., Maywood, Il 60153-3328.