Howard R. Padgitt, 85, beloved husband of Lucille (nee Canas), loving father of Susan (Doran Schwab) in Lantana, FL and David in Schaumburg, IL, fond brother of Charles (Jean) in Cocoa Beach, FL and Kenneth (Arlene) in Northbrook, IL, and beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by first wife Marilyn (nee Meyers, 1931-1967) and parents, Charles V. and Emma K. Padgitt. Visitation 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday 3/13/2015 and service Saturday

Visitation 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday 3/13/2015 and service Saturday 3/14/2015 10:30 a.m. at Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 West Central Road in Mount Prospect, IL. Interment at Mount Emblem Cemetery, 520 E. Grand Ave., Elmhurst, IL.

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