George Ptacek Jr.

March 5, 1932 - September 16, 2013

PTACEK, George Jr., age 81, of Wilmington, IL passed away Monday, September 16, 2013 at his home. Born March 5, 1932 in Braidwood, IL to the late George and Mary (nee DeBernardi) Ptacek. Graduate of Reed-Custer High School in Braidwood, Class of 1950. Veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean Conflict. George was previously employed at the National Bank in Joliet, and retired from First Bank of Channahon. Member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Wilmington. He enjoyed fishing and car-racing. Surviving are his wife, Joan (nee Martin) Ptacek, of Wilmington, whom he married March 4, 1957 in Wilmington; daughter, Diane Ptacek of Joliet, IL; sisters-in-law, Jane Ptacek of Braidwood, Rita Hiles of Kankakee, IL, and Frances Martin of Lockport, IL; brothers-in-law, John (Barbara) Martin of Park Ridge, IL and Larry (Katie) Martin of Evanston, IL; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was one brother, Robert Ptacek; nephew, Charles Ptacek; brother-in-law, William Martin; and sister-in-law, Mary Lou (Clifford) Hilbert. Funeral services will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory, Braidwood Chapel, Friday, September 20, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Rev. Steve Bondi will officiate. The visitation will also be Friday, from 3-7 p.m. Cremation rites will be accorded following services. Inurnment will be private in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Braidwood.