Howard Biederer Jr

Howard Biederer Jr Obituary

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Age - 67

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September 11, 2023

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Wauconda, IL

Howard Francis Biederer, Jr, age 67, was born on April 22, 1956, in Chicago, IL to Howard and Sylvia Biederer and passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Lutheran General Hospital. He is survived by wife, Cindy; siblings, Ray, Bob (preceded in death), Liz (Richard) Bond, Barb (Al) Friedle, Dee (Bob), Darlene (Ron) Reynolds, Joe, and Ann (Mike) Frissora; children, Kim (Cory) Thill and Kevin (Nicki); grandchildren Kylie, Corryn, Jocelyn, Cameron, and Madison; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Howard grew up in Mundelein, IL, spent 40 years in Grayslake, IL, and the last 4 years in Johnsburg, IL. He was a beloved husband for 44 years. He was the owner of BDR Electric and worked for the local 150 electrical union. He was a Firefighter, Paramedic, and a Certified Diver for the Grayslake Fire Department. Howard was a one-of-a-kind handyman who could fix anything. He loved animals, kids, and would truly give anyone the shirt off his back. In the summer you could see Howard on the golf course or taking a ride on his Harley with his wife. In the winter he enjoyed snowmobiling and ice fishing. But most importantly, he was a great dad, a loving husband, and the best grandpa to his 5 little grandchildren. On Saturday, September 16, 2023, Howard's life and faith will be celebrated at Kisselburg- Wauconda Funeral Home: 235 N. Main St, Wauconda, IL 60084. Visitation will begin at 9:30am followed by a funeral service at 12:30pm. The spreading of his ashes will be private. In lieu of flowers, Howard wanted donations to go to children's cancer research. Please donate to the Starr Children's Fund - Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation: https://forms. donorsnap. com/form?id=54ddb959-91c1-4c5a-82fa-31c8d671834a

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