Donald Foertsch Obituary

Foertsch, Donald F. age 80, September 1, Korean Veteran, loving husband of 58 years to Dolores "Dee" (nee Cannon), devoted and proud father of Robert (Deborah), Daniel, John CPD (Nancy), Paul CFD (Cheryl), Thomas Foertsch, Luan (Diem) Nguyen, and the late William Foertsch, beloved "Papa" to Peter, Amanda, William, Paul, Clare, Patrick, Linda, and Michael, son of the late George and the late Elizabeth (nee Riemer), fond brother of Marian ( the late Fred) Korb, the late Harry (the late Mary Ann), the late Raymond (the late Lorriane), the late Robert and the late William (Lillian) Foertsch, also survived by many nieces and nephews, very special friends, and neighbors. The family expresses sincere gratitude to Tami and Jan for their special care and dedication. Don was a employee of Commonwealth Edison for 47 years, lifelong Cubs fan, Eucharistic minister at Saint Barnabas Church, member of the Beverly Area Golden K Kiwanis, and a ten year volunteer at Christ Hospital. Funeral Saturday, 10:00 a.m. from Donnellan Funeral Home, 10525 S. Western Ave., to St. Barnabas Church, 10134 S. Longwood Drive, Chicago, Mass 11:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Little Company of Mary Hospice, 9800 Southwest Highway, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Info 773-238-0075. Sign guestbook at www.donnellanfuneralhome.com