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Degrees - first 10/1995 second 2/1996 third 2/1996
Marion J. Balcerzak, 85, of Presbyterian Homes, Evanston, IL formerly of Northbrook, IL passed away December 18, 2018. Marion was born and raised in Baltimore. Beloved husband for 47 years of the late Joan Balcerzak nee Kenny; loving father of Stephanie (Robert) Graves, Susan (Jeffrey) Blade, Jennifer (Robert) Klaas and Jeffrey (Kathleen) Balcerzak; proud and loving grandfather of Joe, Maggie, and Ian Graves, Sarah and Elizabeth Blade, Matt and Melody Klaas; dear brother of Jean Balcerzak and A. Ed (Patricia) Balcerzak; fond brother-in-law of Sis (the late Cliff) Peart and Terri Keats; uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Marion received his Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, magna cum laude, from the University of Detroit in 1956 and then received his Master of Science and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University in 1961. He had a long and distinguished career as a business executive working in the field of research and development for GATX Corporation and Chamberlain Manufacturing Corporation. He was an avid golfer and enthusiastic sports fan. He loved his family and was deeply proud of his children and grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Saturday, December 22, 2018 from 9:30am until time of Mass 10:30am at St. Norbert Church, 1809 Walters Ave., Northbrook. IL Interment All Saints Cemetery
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