Wangler Sr., Daniel R. age 88, Air Force Veteran of WWII, member of Dominican 3rd Order; beloved husband of Winnie Lee (nee farmer) for over 62 years; loving father of Elizabeth Ann, Daniel R. Jr. (Jane), Katy (Al) Schroeder, Michael (Amy), Patrick, Joseph (Sharon), William (Linda), Mary, Dolly (Christopher) Cipolla, Trez and the late Timothy John; proud grandfather of 28 and great-grandfather of seven; dear brother of Anne Doersam and the late Jack (Catherine) Wangler. Visitation Sunday, 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (1/2 mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst and Monday, 9 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian burial 10:30 a.m. at Saint Joseph's Home, 80 West Northwest Highway, Palatine. Interment All Saints Catholic Cemetery, Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Joseph's Home, Palatine. For funeral information please call 1-630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Mary
March 15, 2026
Patti Ann Reding
January 31, 2005
Dear Betsy,
My sympathy to you and your family at this sad time. Your dad will be in my prayers.
Patsy O'Rourke
January 30, 2005
Dear Betsy,
Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with you and your family.
Patsy and Jim O'Rourke
Charlie &Sheila O'Halloran
January 30, 2005
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Charlie, Sheila, Caitlin & Kevin
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January 30, 2005
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