Obituary of Gerald L. Macek

Gerald L. Macek, 80, of Des Plaines, formerly of Dolton, passed from this life Friday, April 17, 2020. Gerald is the loving father of Michele (Brian) McDonough, Melissa (Dan) Keudell, the late Jay Macek, Mark Macek and Gerard Macek and was the former husband of Maureen nee Schultze. He is the devoted grandfather of Peyton McDonough, Breanne McDonough, Audrey Macek and Dani Keudell. Gerald is the dear brother of the late Ronald (Pat) Macek and Sandee (the late Tom) Clark. He is the beloved fiance of Joan nee Lettieri and the best friend of George McKee. Gerald was born January 20, 1940 in Chicago to the late Julia M. nee Dick and Louis A. Macek. He was a United States Army veteran, serving from 1964 to 1966. Gerald had a passion for golf, cars and gardening. He was an award winning volunteer at the Chicago Botanic Gardens. Most of all, he loved his family. A private interment will be held at St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Chicago Botanic Gardens.