Bartnick, Richard V. age 81, beloved husband of the late Betty L., loving father of Deborah (Thomas) Hermes, Larry V. and the late Karen, dear grandfather of Hannah and Evan Hermes, devoted brother of the late Walter, Arthur and Leonard, fond brother-in-law of Emma, dearest uncle of Sue, Denise, Renee and Katie, caring companion of Carol Clemmons and her loving family. Funeral Wednesday, February 18, 12 noon from Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy (2 blocks S. of Touhy) Park Ridge to St. Paul the Cross Church, Mass 12:30 p.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society or the Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation. 
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Tom Gierut
May 3, 2009
Our deepest sympanthy for a great man.He will truly be missed.Our guy's will all meet again one glorious day.
Tom Gierut - Chaplain
Park Ridge Post #3579
Carrie Bartnick-Emrikson
February 23, 2009
I never got the chance to meet my Great Uncle Richard, the uncle of my father Leonard Bartnick, Jr. May he rest in peace surrounded by the comfort of his family both here and departed.
Tammy and Mike Partridge
February 18, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
The Staff of Ryan-Parke Funeral Home
February 17, 2009
Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.
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