Clifford Goerlitz, 85, of Woodstock passed away with family by his side on September 23, 2023. Born in Chicago Illinois to parent’s Harold and Edna (Walberg) Goerlitz. On January 6, 1962, Clifford married his love, Teresa Rosa. Clifford was a devoted husband, father, grandpa and great- grandpa. Kids were naturally drawn to him, and he enjoyed being around them. Clifford was a handyman, he owned Goerlitz Construction for many years. He had built the family’s summer home in Wisconsin and his daughter Betty’s house as well. Clifford loved spending his time at the summer home in Castle Rock Lake Wisconsin with his family. There he and the family would spend all day boating, swimming and fishing. In the winter Clifford enjoyed snowmobiling. Those who knew and loved Clifford will miss him dearly.
Clifford is survived by his beloved wife Teresa (Rosa) Goerlitz, his children Betty (Carlos) McNeil-Pedroza, Sherry Goerlitz, Rick (Debbie) Goerlitz, sister Barb (Pete) Gregerson, his grandchildren Amanda, Natalie, Ryan, Shane, Adam, Courtney along with his great-grandchildren Jackson, Adonis, Olivia, Gigi, Brooks and Daphne.
Clifford is proceeded in death by his parent’s Harold and Edna (Walberg) Goerlitz, brother Harold Goerlitz, sister- in- law Anne along with niece, Val Krien.
Visitation will take place on October 1, 2023, from 11:00 am to time of service 1:00 pm at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Rd, Huntley 60142.
In lieu of flowers, please consider bringing nonperishable items to donate to the local food pantries.
For further information please contact DeFiore Funeral Home at 847-515-8772.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My condolences Betty to you and your beautiful family.
So sorry. May he rest in peace
He will definitely be missed...really enjoyed our time at Castle Rock Lake with him and the family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you Teresa, Rick, Debbie, Sherry and Betty. May he rest in peace.
Betty, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family may God bless you all and help you through this difficult time.
Our heartfelt sympathy for you and your family at this sad time
We share your grief and offer our condolences. One of our favorite memories of Cliff was when he took us all out on his pontoon boat on Castle Rock Lake. We will remember him as he was on that sunny day, steering his boat and waving to the neighbors in the channel leading to the lake.