Karl Wilke, Sr. age 78, loving father of Karl Jr., Frank, Patricia (John) Williams and Brian (Sini); cherished papa of Justin, James, Kimberly, Jenna, Kyle and Patrick; proud great grandpa of Brooklyn, Dakota and Brayden; dear brother of Donald (Jennie) and JoAnn (Richard) Kitching; will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral prayers Monday, 10:15 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Procession to All Saints Polish Cathedral for 11 a.m. Mass. Interment private.