Ralph D Tezak
d. April 20, 2006
Ralph D. Tezak
Age 75. At rest Thursday, April 20, 2006 at the Universty of Illinois Hospital in Chicago.
Survived by his loving wife of
53 years, Inez (nee Piazza) Tezak; his loving children, Joseph, Thomas (Jackie), Karen (Mark) Ziegler, Michael (Pamela); a son-in-law, Donald ""Butch"" Markelz; 14 grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters; a sister, Mae Rose (William) Reichard of WI; and a brother, Gerald (Lorraine) Tezak. Numerous nieces, nephews, counsins also survive. Preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Stella (nee Ferberzer) Tezak; a daughter, Barbara Ann Markelz (2003); a brother, Robert in infancy; and his mother-in-law, Valdina Piazza. Ralph was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He retired from McLaughlin Manufacturing after 43 years of service. He enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing pinochle, woodworking, and was an avid sports fan, especially the St. Louis Cardinals. Ralph was caring and loving. He will be greatly missed as a husband, father and grandfather. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the charity of the donor's choice, in Ralph's name, would be appreciated. TEZAK FUNERAL HOME 1211 Plainfield Rd.
near Ingalls Ave. Joliet, IL 815-722-0524 www.tezakfuneralhome.com Funeral Services will be held Monday, April 24, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-8 p.m.