Wendel Gaertner

Wendel Gaertner, 83, at peace April 29, 2025 in Park Ridge, IL.

Loving father of John (Julie) Gaertner. Proud "Opa" (grandfather) of Kelly, Ryan and Sean. Dear step-father of the late Anthony. Loving brother of Katherine (Mark) Ford and the late John (Sue) Gaertner. Fond uncle of AJ (Inna) Ford, Michael, Erin, Zachary Gaertner and Ronnie DeLegge. Cousin and friend to many.

Visitation Saturday May 3, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service 12:00 p.m. at Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Heneghan-Suerth Directors, 6250 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago. Interment will follow at Maryhill Cemetery, Niles. Information 773-774-0366 or colonialfuneral.com

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