George William Hucker, of McHenry, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2012. He was born in 1916 in Wooster Lake, IL to William George and Margaret (nee Rosing) Hucker.
He was the last surviving member of the original Fox Lake Rescue Squad. He was also a gravel pit operator, excavator, policeman, road commissioner, bait-shop owner, heavy equipment operator, gardener, volunteer fireman & Rescue Squad and was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed spending time with his family, attending church, playing cards and dining out.
George will be deeply missed by his dear children, Dolores Meyer of McHenry; Rosalie (Gary) Gross of New Hampshire and Russell (Cindy) Hucker of McHenry; his grandchildren, Jason (Julie) Meyer of Ringwood; George W. Hucker III of Wauconda; Kenneth Hucker of Wauconda; Gary Gross, Jr. of North Carolina; Matthew (Mel) Gross of Utah; Christy (Robert) Patzin of McHenry; Trisha (Michael) Cardona of Johnsburg and Russell Hucker, Jr. of McHenry; his great- grandchildren, Jessica & Jill Meyer, Danielle & Kyle Hucker, Quinn & Catlin Gross, Owen & Jack Patzin and Karsen Cardona; his sisters-in-law, Fridel Weber of Ingleside and Lois Weber of McHenry.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife Sophie, his son, George W. Hucker, Jr., his parents, his brothers Arthur and Albert Hucker and his grandson Robert "Robbie" Hucker.
Visitation will be held Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 9:30 AM until the 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Bede Catholic Church, 36455 N. Wilson Rd., Ingleside, IL 60041. Interment will be at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Johnsburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to FISH Food Pantry of McHenry, 3705 N. Richmond Rd., Johnsburg, IL 60051 would be appreciated.