L. Terry Betz Beloved husband of Elaine Betz. Soulmate and loving best friend of Mary Papreck. Loving father of Albert G. (Jenifer L.) Betz, Thaddeus A. (Leah Greenwald) Betz and Eugene C. Betz and Mary’s children Jason J. Van Winkle, Jenni L.(Dan) Hembd, Kellee K. (Tom) Janus, and Travis (Patricia) Van Winkle. Dear grandfather of Olivia C. Betz, Veronica E. Betz; August G. Betz, Ezekiel G. Betz; Jayden and Jessica Hembd; Benjamin Janus; Jaxsen Van Winkle. Cherished son of the late Marian and the late Leroy Betz. Life long and best friend of many.
Born August 18, 1937 in Chicago At rest March 28, 2015
Resident of Mt. Prospect for 40 years
Army Vet
Graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in History from Northwestern University
He worked for 40 years at Inland Real Estate
Long time member of the Irving Park and Lattoff YMCA. He was a competitive weight lifter in his 20’s.
Visitation Tuesday 3:00 – 8:00 PM at Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central Rd. at Northwest Hwy., Mt. Prospect. Lying in State Wednesday 9:00 AM until Services 10:00 AM at Edison Park Lutheran Church, 6626 N. Oliphant, Chicago. Interment Ridgewood Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Wounded Warrior Project.