George W. Moersch Jr.   90, passed away on March 14,  2018.  Devoted and loving husband celebrating 70 years of marriage on June 5, 2018 to his wife Elaine (Steirer) Moersch. Beloved father of George III (Mary Kay) Moersch and the late Bruce Moersch, cherished grandfather of Heidi (Craig) Butcher, Ashley Moersch and Tyler Moersch and proud great-grandfather of Craig Jr. and Madelyn Butcher. Caring brother of Richard (Debbie) Moersch and fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. George served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a loyal employee of People's Gas Co. for 40+ years until his retirement in 1989. Some of George's favorite things were smoking his pipes, cussing out the Cubs and tending his vegetable garden. Visitation Sunday, March 18, 3-8 pm at Cooney Funeral Home  625 Busse Hwy in  Park Ridge. Funeral Monday, March 19,  prayers at 10:45 a.m. at the funeral home,  then a Funeral Mass at St. Cornelius Catholic Church at 11:30. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove. Info 847-685-1002 or www.cooneyfuneralhome.com