Handzel, Edward

Edward Handzel, age 85, of Crete, IL (formally Dolton) born on November 30, 1936 in Chicago, IL. He passed away on December 13, 2021. Beloved husband of 52 years to the late Carolyn Handzel. Brother to the late Eugene Handzel. Edward is survived by his four daughters; Cathy Handzel (Eric Brungardt), Cindy (Jack) Conley, Chris (Rick) Pusateri, and Carrie (Billy) Worthington. Proud Grandpa to his two grandchildren Carly (Jon) Hlebasko and Jared Conley. Brother-in-law to Cindy (late Carl) Remesnik. Uncle to Mike (Tammy) Remesnik and Rob (Michelle) Remesnik.

Edward attended Austin High School in Chicago and graduated as ROTC Major. He earned a BA in Political Science from Roosevelt University in Chicago, 1960, and served 6 years Army Reserve time. His career started at Brunswick Corporation and in 1965 he became a Credit Manager at U.S. Steel in Chicago. While working and raising his family, he owned and helped run his wife, Carolyn’s, interior design business Handzel’s Design Galleries in Dolton and Glenwood, IL. After a long U.S. Steel career, he took the position of Village Administrator in Dolton, IL. He was active in many organizations including Chamber of Commerce and the Planning Commission. After retiring, he traveled with his wife to historic areas from Virginia to California and kept in close touch with a wide circle of loving friends and family.

At Edward’s request, there will be no memorial service. Private burial at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Calumet City. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Calumet Area. Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd, Steger, Illinois. For further information, please call (708) 755-6100 or visit http://www.SMITSFH.com

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