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Francis Billeck, Jr.

March 21, 1958 -
January 19, 2022

 

Francis “Frank” Joseph Billeck, Jr., age 63, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at his home in Kenosha.

Born on March 21, 1958 in Waukegan, IL, he was the son of the late Francis and Elaine (Rakowski) Billeck. He attended local schools and graduated from Grayslake Community High School.

On December 8, 1979, Frank was united in marriage to Kathryn “Kathy” Becker in Kenosha.

Throughout the years, he did customer service work for 12 years with Abbott Laboratories, 8 years with Nosco, Inc., and 2 years with the Emco Chemical Company. He spent 30 years as a Guest Service Coordinator in the entertainment business with the Genesee Theatre and 3 years with Regal Entertainment and loved sharing stories.

Frank was an avid reader and an expert on ocean liners and their history. He was a lover of all things Titanic and Tucker. Until his eyesight became problematic, he was an avid model builder as well. Above all else, he loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, family and friends.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Kathy; his daughters, Rachel (Eric) Wietbrock, Sara (Andy) Weith; his grandchildren, Renee Wietbrock, Koryn/La’Krin Wietbrock, Gus Weith, Oliver “Oli” Weith, Mae Weith; his siblings, Denise (Richard) Clendening, William (Jody) Billeck, Robert “Duck” (Laura) Billeck, Donna (Steve) Billeck-Gonshorek, Diane “Sam” Billeck, Bernadette (Todd) Putz, Dominic Billeck; his sister-in-law, Carla Kovacs; his brother-in-law, Mark (Kathy) Becker; many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Deborah Billeck, and Mary Billeck.

Service Info

Memorial services honoring Frank’s life will be held on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Piasecki Funeral Home.  The service may be viewed via livestream on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. on the following link facebook.com/PiaseckiFuneralHome/live/. You do not need Facebook to watch.

A gathering of relatives and friends will be held on Sunday, January 23, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

  • Posted by:
    Ms. Boyer

    My Condolence to you Mrs. R. Wietbrock and to your family, I don't have many words to say right now. I just want to say that I didn't know your father, but I know that he was a wonderful man, because he raise wonderful family and you couldn't ask for more. So my Deepest Condolence Mrs. Wietbrock, As the days continue to pass, I hope you and your family, find comfort and support in the wonderful memories you carry in your mind and in your Heart. Ms. Boyer

  • Posted by:
    Dorothy (cousin Dottie) Idstein Green

    Just watched the beautiful memorial service. Such wonderful memories, tributes, laughes about Frankie. I wish I could have been there to see my second family that I grew up with. Love the Billecks.

  • Posted by:
    Daphne

    I am sorry for your loss. I knew Frank from Regal in Lincolnshire. Kathy I met you once, I was at Frank's old post. He was super friendly and was always answering questions I had about anything. I knew he liked to cruise and we chatted about different cruises. I thought he would come back to work after covid. Those that knew him, do miss him.

  • Posted by:
    John & Bernie Horn

    May God give you strength & peace in the loss of someone so special to you all. Hold on to the memories & Francis will be with you all in Spirit. LOVE & PRAYERS John & Bernice Horn

  • Posted by:
    Steve

    So sorry to hear about Frank's passing. our condolences to you and your family. We will keep you in our prayers.

  • Posted by:
    Robin stow

    Goodbye my friend. Many happy memories thru the years. You will be missed by myself and children. Condolences to those left behind. Robin Stow

  • Posted by:
    Dale Justin

    I am so sorry for yours and your family's loss Kathy. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

  • Posted by:
    Alan & Lodeen Wietbrock

    So sorry for the loss of your husband,father, brother, and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

  • Posted by:
    Bruce

    I’m so sorry, Sam. I know you and I know how much you’re going to miss him. I wish I got to know him better while I had the chance. So many missed opportunities. The Billeck's will be in my prayers this week.

  • Posted by:
    Sam

    Hundreds of fantastic memories of my Brother. So grateful to have had the opportunity to say goodbye to him, laugh, cry, hold his hand and kiss his big bald head before he passed. I love you, already miss you, and will see you again.