away peacefully after a courageous battle with Leukemia at Rush University Medical Center, with his family by his side, Thursday, September 2, 2010. Age 66.\r\nSurvived by a son Daniel Strack and a sister Connie Gardner. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. \r\nPreceded in death by his parents; a sister Carolyn Munley.\r\nVeteran of the US Airforce. Retired engineer from Exelon and the carpenters union.\r\nHe enjoyed watching the Chicago Blackhawks with his son.\r\n