Gerald "Jerry" Vojtko Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Gerald J. “Jerry” Vojtko, 85, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019 at The Springs of Vernon Hills, IL. He was born July 18, 1933 in Chicago and was a former resident of Mundelein, living in Libertyville since 1966. Jerry was a 1951 graduate of Libertyville High School and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Speech & Drama from Beloit College. He was a purchasing manager at International Harvester as well as a sales manager at Rotec Industries, both in Libertyville. Jerry was active in theater lighting for community concerts and theater productions in the area for many years. He was a charter and active member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Libertyville for 39 years. He was also a longtime member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Mundelein as well. He had the honor of serving as both an officer and member for several years at the Fox Valley Railroad Club. His involvement in model railroading was Jerry’s biggest passion. Surviving is his wife of 59 years, Delores Vojtko; 2 daughters, Lynne (Darren) Rogers and Jane (Charles) Binning and 2 grandchildren, Ethan & Brianna Rogers. He was preceded in death by his son, John Andrew “Andy” Vojtko in 2008 and his mother, Mary Nemlaha in 1992. A visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. followed by a service at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 29700 N. St. Mary’s Road, Libertyville, IL. Interment will be at Willow Lawn Memorial Park in Vernon Hills, IL on Wednesday February 20, 2019. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions can be made in Jerry’s honor to the Lake Country Model Railroad Club in Wauconda, IL. Arrangements by Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, in Libertyville. For info: 847-362-3009 or share a memory at www.burnettdane.com.

Gerald "Jerry" Vojtko

July 18, 1933 - February 8, 2019