Mr. Joseph J. Ahlbach Sr.

age 86, Veteran Army, Korean Conflict formerly of Back of the YardsBeloved husband of the late Margaret J. nee Feulner.Loving father of Paul (Louise), John (Julie), Mary Jo (Jim) Kubica, Geraldine (Michael Vander Veen), Joseph J., Jr. (Catherine) and the late Michael.Cherished grandfather of 8 and great-grandfather of 3.Fond brother of Agnes (the late Robert) Gibson, the late Margaret (the late Frank) O'Leary, Mary (the late Ed) Schroeder, Richard (the late Rose), Elizabeth (the late Herman) Neumann, Frances (the late Richard) McCurrie and Florence (the late Thomas) Feeley.Dear friend of Marge Prochaska.Former longtime parishioner and commentator at St. Augustine Church, former Cubmaster of Pack #3480 for over 30 years, District Commissioner of Stockyard District Scouting, Vigil member of Order of the Arrow, Wood Badge Chicago, Recipient of Silver Beaver Award, and active in St. Augustine Lancer family. Member of International Union of Elevator Constructors Local #2 and Clearing American Legion Post #600.In lieu of flowers memorials to American Lung Association of Illinois 55 W Wacker Dr #800, Chicago, IL 60601, American Heart Associationwww.americanheart.org, 208 S LaSalle St Ste 1500, Chicago, IL or Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 651 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, ILArrangements by Kowske-Wolowiec Funeral Directors, Inc. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. Joseph J. Ahlbach Sr. please visit our Sympathy Store.

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