Albert Donald Wangerin

AMBOY- Albert Donald Wangerin, 81 of Amboy passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at KSB in Dixon.

Al was born on May 20, 1935 in Chicago, IL, the son of Martin and Mildred Blaschke-Wangerin.

Surviving is his best friend and love of his life, Pat Cockrum; children, Marty and Carol Sue; and sister, Marga.

Preceding him in death are his parents and one daughter, Marie.

Al was a great man full of integrity and strong will.  He never gave up, and could be very firm in his convention. He was giving in every way, and was a great friend to all he met.  He was an active member of his community, and was involved with many organizations.  He owned and operated Ideas In Print Shop in Warrenville for many years.   Al was a 35 plus year member of the Warrenville Volunteer Fire Department, and he took great pride in his service there. 

A visitation will be held on Friday, February 10, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with a service immediately following at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 1121 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, IL.  Cremation rights will be accorded following the services.

Memorial contributions may be made in Al’s honor to the Albert D. Wangerin Educational Trust Scholarship at Sauk Valley College Foundation, 173 Illinois Route 2, Dixon, IL 61021. 

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