Fred Michelau, 71, of DesPlaines, at rest March 6, 2013; beloved husband of Monica nee Haas for 48 years; dear father of John, Anne (Chelo)Arias, Joe (Lynn), Jim (Cyndee), Katie; loving grandfather of Amanda, Megan, Melissa, Anjelina, Rebecca, Alexandra, Annalyse and Lilyanna; fond brother of Mary Ellen (Frank) Wahle; proud uncle, nephew, and cousin of many. Graduate of Notre Dame University, Mechanical Engineer at Radio Flyer for 41 years. Member of St. Zachary Couples Club for 42 years.

Visitation Sunday 3 to 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge.

Funeral Monday 9 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Zachary Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery.