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Lawrence M. "Larry" Pichman, age 97 of Palos Park, WWII Army Air Corps Veteran, passed away peacefully in his home on October 9, 2017. Beloved husband of 72 years to Elsie, nee Hafner; cherished father of Valarie Bryant, Ginger Peterman, Vicki (Doug) Croall, and Vanetta (Fred) Wiegman. Wonderful Papa of Ali Levinson, Carrie (Gabe) Westberg, Jason (Sarah) Wiegman, Christopher (Amy) Peterman, Amy Wiegman, Caitlin (Gbenga) Aleru, Kelsey Croall, and Matthew Peterman. Loving GGpa of Anna, Rebecca, Fern, Camden, Alexandria, and Ava. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. To anyone he met, he always offered a warm smile and engaging conversation. Larry was the founding member of the Palos Park Pedal Pushers bicycle club, an active member of Our Lady of the Woods Parish participating in many retreats and mission trips, and an avid world traveler with his constant companion, Elsie. Larry built his home in Palos Park in 1947 and served as a Trustee at South Palos Township Sanitary District. He will be greatly missed by many in the community and his family. Memorial visitation 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday October 19, 2017 at Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home, 11333 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn, IL. Funeral: Friday at Our Lady of the Woods Church, 10731 W. 131st St., Orland Park, IL, 60462. Visitation: 9:00 AM with mass to follow at 10:00 AM. Inurnment: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Elwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Honor Flight Chicago at honorflightchicago.org. Info: 708-636-1193 or visit www.chapelhillgardenssouth.com.
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October 18, 2017
Gary Metelak
See you again one day in the big hangar in the sky.
To fly west, my friend, is the one final check we all must take.
October 17, 2017
April Schrader
Larry, you will be missed so much. You always had time to share a hug when we saw you. All those bicycle miles helped get you to 97! Thanks for being you. Anyone who knew you was truly blessed. RIP.
October 17, 2017
Nuala Gustafson
A beautiful tribute to a beautiful man. Will always have fond memories of your dad, Vanetta. He always had the sweetest smile. Sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
October 16, 2017
Herman Simrayh
It was a pleasure to know Larry. I met him at the Slovenian Catholic Center in Lemont. He was my eldest honey customer and a witful and endearing personality. Rest in peace Larry.
October 15, 2017
Right about that warm smile! Very kind man and welcoming! Glad we had the pleasure of meeting and spending some time with him at Wiegman home! God
October 15, 2017
Barb Chirillo
Right about that warm smile! Very kind man and welcoming! Glad we had the pleasure of meeting and spending some time with him at Wiegman home! God's peace!
October 15, 2017
Right about that warm smile! Very kind man and welcoming! Glad we had the pleasure of meeting and spending some time with him at Wiegman home! God
October 15, 2017
Gary Metelak
October 15, 2017
Ricardo Fernandez
10-15-17: Gina and I are saddened to hear about the passing of our friend and WWII veteran, Mr. Lawrence Pichman. The "Greatest Generation" has unfortunately lost one of their finest representatives and now we have to say goodbye to a man who epitomized the model for service. He served in the United States Army Air Corps for 22 years and always demonstrated love and devotion for our country, service members, veterans and their families. He was a staple at our polling place and a smiling face we looked forward to seeing every Election Day. He collected American flags to salvage, attended veteran fundraisers, supported Honor Flight Chicago, and was enthusiastic about helping a quadruple amputee who was injured while serving our country in Afghanistan, Travis Mills. He definitely had a soft spot for the young men and women who are currently serving our great country. I am thankful for all the lessons he taught about being a patriot and humble community servant. Our prayers go out to Elsie, their family and all the people he blessed with his presence. Mr. Pichman will be dearly missed.
Dr. and Mrs. Ricardo A. Fernandez
October 15, 2017
Ricardo Fernandez
October 15, 2017
Ricardo Fernandez
October 15, 2017
Natalie Zapart
Dear Vanetta and Family,
What a wonderful tribute to your dad, a man obviously adored by many. So sorry for your loss, take comfort in knowing that you have fond memories from a great relationship. love, Natalie and Anthony
October 15, 2017
With fond memories of my uncle Larry and condolences to my second family. Love, Michael
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