Leon Zdeblick Obituary

Zdeblick, Leon "Bob" Age 87. On August 21st, 2015, Bob passed away of natural causes. Bob was born in Chicago on October 19th, 1927, and was the youngest son of ten children of Anna and Joseph Zdeblick. After his mother's early passing, he was raised by his siblings, Rose, Stella, Mary, Joan, Katie, Lolly, Angie, Bill, and Joe. Bob was known for his friendly demeanor and an electric smile that could light up a room. He was a loving father, avid Chicago Bears fan, a good bowler and even better dancer. As a kid, he hopped on the street car to caddy at Techonic Golf Course, where he began a love for golf. After graduating Lane Tech High School, Bob served his country in WWII. When he returned from the war, he graduated from DePaul University. In 1951, Bob married his first wife, Alesia. They raised three children in Medinah, spending summers in Lake Geneva and taking family road trips. After Alesia's passing, Bob met Rhoda and they married in September 1983, bringing two great families together. Bob enjoyed the simple things in life: scratch off lottery tickets, pierogi, Chicago sports, and being a great family man. He was always in attendance at his grandchildren's sporting events and activities while never missing a graduation or marriage. Surviving are his wife, Rhoda; children, Gordon (Beth), Karen (Stan) Kieca, Alese (Terry) Campbell; and stepchildren, Caroline (Danny Bleier) Glasser and Eileen (Mark) Wesley; grandchildren, Brian (Michelle) Zdeblick, Kevin Zdeblick, Scott (Smyth) Campbell, Charlie (Jerica) Campbell, Joe (Whitney) Kieca, Kristin Kieca, Elie, Anna, Ben and Rebecca Bleier; great-grandchildren, Madison, Olivia, Maryn, and Nolan Zdeblick. He was predeceased by stepson, Edward Glasser. Visitation Monday, August 24, from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. (Wake Service 7:00 p.m.) at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Heart Association, www.heart.org. Funeral info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.