Gerald Skotzko proud Korean Army Veteran. Beloved husband of 40 years to Janet nee Brewer; loving daddy of Judy (the late Irv); Jeffrey (Tanya) and Jennifer; dear brother of Allen and the late Steve (Laurie); dear grandfather and uncle. Visitation Saturday from 4:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 W. Talcott Rd. (at Cumberland Rd.), Park Ridge. Interment private. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made in his memory to American Diabetes Assoc.,55 East Monroe Street Suite 3420 Chicago, IL 60603 ; American Heart Assoc. 208 S. LaSalle St. Ste 1500 Chicago, IL 60604 or Wounded Warriors Project. www.woundedwarriorproject.org. For info. 847-823-5122 or www.nelsonfunerals.com