Wayne E. Unzicker, 87 of Huntley, passed away on Tuesday morning July 19, 2016 in Crystal Lake following a short illness.
He was the son of Otto and Emma (Schrock) Unzicker. He was raised on a farm near Rantoul and graduated from Rantoul High School, where he played basketball and ran track. Following high school he attended Goshen College where he met Lillian Nice. They were united in marriage on April 25, 1953 in Doylestown, PA and made their home in Des Plaines where they raised their family. Wayne worked as a union electrician for Loyola Electric for over 30 years retiring in 1991. In 2001 the couple moved to Sun City, Huntley. He enjoyed gardening, was an avid baseball and basketball fan, and faithfully attended Willow Creek Church, Huntley. He especially enjoyed his family and watching his grandchildren’s activities.
He is survived by his beloved wife Lillian of Huntley, loving daughters Kathie (William) Wray of Frisco, Colorado, Cheryl (Edward) Kai of Huntley, loving son Doug (Susan) Unzicker of Des Plaines, loving grandchildren Kevin, Brian (Kathleen), Jaclyn (David), Ryan (Kristina), Lilia, Emma and Edward Jr., his great-grandchildren Aiden, Allison, Andrew, Audrey and Austin.
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Funeral Service following at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 22nd at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. Graveside service will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, July 23rd at East Bend Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Fisher, Illinois. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Blessing Barn 8310 Railroad St., Crystal Lake 60012.
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Dear Lillian, Kathie, Doug, Cheryl & family ~ Wayne was such a nice man ~ so grateful Cheryl invited us to share gatherings with him ~ he sat quietly, observed & when he wanted to be heard he spoke kind words & words of wisdom. He will be missed & remembered. His service was a beautiful tribute as Wayne knew his Pastor who conveyed how Wayne knows & loves our dear Lord. Peace & comfort residing in lovely heaven where as Cheryl said beautiful lawns that he will not have to mow. May you all treasure your memories, sharing them when you are all together. God's sweet abundant blessings ~ Our caring sympathy, prayers & love, Maryellen & Bob