Chester “Duke” Kowalski, 74 of Sun City, Huntley, passed away on Friday evening, August 8, 2014 at his home following a brief battle with cancer.
He was born June 27, 1940 in Chicago, the son of Chester J. and Jean (Mezyk) Kowalski. He graduated from De La Salle High School and later received his Master’s Degree in Business Administration. He was married to Julie Ann Roubik on February 17, 1962. He worked for Cordin Cartage, Chrysler Corporation and later FCS, retiring in 1999. He was an avid golfer and bowler, enjoyed time with his friends and playing cards.
He is survived by his wife, Julie Ann of Huntley, his brother-in-law, Buddy (Gale) Roubik of Princeton, Illinois and his sister-in-law, Marilyn Jakaitis of Colorado.
Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials in Duke’s name may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 200, Chicago, Illinois 60606.
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Dear Julie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of terrible loss. We are grateful for having known Chet and will miss him always.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Chet always acknowledged me at the bowling alley. He was always so supportive of anyone who bowled a great game. I bowled with him 2 years ago on Tuesday nights. He also was a great bowler and I saw him bowl his 300 game on the Thursday afternoon league. He was a great person and I will miss him very much.
Julie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this terrible time of loss. Were so grateful to have met you and Chet at the bowling alley while visiting our grandparents. We always looked forward to seeing you both. Though we only saw you at the alley we could see what a fun, loving, and remarkable relationship the two of you shared. Its admirable and beautiful. We will miss him. If you need anything at all, were here for you.