Allen L. Schreck

Shortly after celebrating his 91st birthday, Allen completed his life here on Earth and was received into Heaven by his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Allen Lloyd Schreck was born July 20, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois to Lloyd and Edna (Schoeman) Schreck. His growing-up years were spent in Chicago and in the town of Evanston, Illinois. With some college credits under his belt, he enlisted into the Navy starting with bootcamp at nearby Great Lakes Naval Base. During his four years in the service, Allen was stationed in Kodiak, Alaska and in San Francisco, with his specialty being in airplane repair and maintenance. Near the end of his military career, Allen met the love of his life, Alma Jean May, on a blind date. They married on October 19, 1955 in Nevada and relocated to Evanston, Illinois. Within a few years, they moved to a house Allen’s grandmother built in Green Oaks, Illinois, where they raised their children, Wayne Allen Schreck, Christine Lynn Schreck, and Connie Jean Schreck, and where they lived for over 60 years. Allen held down multiple jobs in early marriage, working hard to support and honor his family. His main vocation for more than 30 years, however, was in Northbrook, Illinois at Quick-Set, as an inventory specialist for the camera and security equipment manufacturer. Allen was humble, kind, and loved everybody. Because he loved Jesus most, he served his home church, Immanuel Church of Gurnee, for close to 50 years as a Greeter at the front door, making all who walked through the church doors feel like family. His greatest joys, outside of the true dedication he gave his family, were supporting the Chicago Cubs, collecting international postage stamps, bowling, golfing (which he did until he was 89), fishing, conquering large jigsaw puzzles, playing Cribbage & Crazy Bridge card games, and working in the yard. All who knew him knew he loved to sing, hum, and whistle. His heart always overflowed with positivity, joy, and a good sense of humor – which, no doubt, inspired the constant comments of “Al, you look so young” throughout his life. The family members left to carry on his legacy are his children, Wayne (Karen) Schreck of Scottsdale, AZ, Christine (William) Kritchevsky of Gurnee, IL, and Connie (Timothy) Pfeifer of Libertyville, IL; his 5 grandchildren, Dierdre (Benjamin) Woodruff and Benjamin Schreck of Scottsdale, AZ, Daniel Kritchevsky of Sherman Oaks, CA, Eric (Amanda) Pfeifer of Gurnee, IL, and Lauren (Cody) Burge, of Weatherford, TX; his 6 great-grandchildren, Britain, Judah and Arabella Woodruff, Lincoln and Milo Schreck, all of Scottsdale, AZ, Callie Burge of Weatherford, TX, and one due in September, Daphne Pfeifer of Gurnee, IL; his siblings, Don (Patricia) Schreck of Mountain, WI, Louis (late Carolyn) Miller of Elk Grove, IL, and Barry (Jackie) Schreck of St. Charles, IL. Allen was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Jean (May) Schreck in 2017 and parents, Lloyd and Edna Schreck. A Celebration of Life Service is planned at Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, 120 W. Park Ave., Libertyville, IL on Saturday, August 6, 2022, with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. followed by a service at 2:30pm. Interment is private at Lakeside Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. The family has requested that memorial gifts in Allen’s honor be given to World Vision, www.worldvision.org or Samaritan’s Purse, http://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/memorial-giving/.

Allen L. Schreck

July 20, 1931 - July 28, 2022