Richard Edward Kozak, Sr. age 77 of Mt. Prospect. His Career was that of a foreman in injection molding. Richard loved and enjoyed his family, gardening and his Christmas decorations. Loving husband of CarlottaA. Kozak nee Bananch, dear father of Audrey (Allen) Brown, Ricard Kozak, Jr., Lloyd (Diane) Kozak and Elizabeth (Michael, Jr.) Dobler; cherished grandfather of Stephen, Travis, Kristyne, Jessica, Jeremy, Justin, Khileigh, Brianna, Megan, Michael Jr., and Samantha; great grandfather of Shawn, Nicholas, Bentley, Levi, Wyatt, Cody, Tegon, Colton and Brantley; fond brother of the late Robert Kozak; brother on law of Adeline (Joe) Truty, Edward (Vicky) Banach and Herbert (Deb) Banach; uncle of many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Visitation Sunday January 8, 2017, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Funeral Monday January 9, 2017, 9:30 a.m. from Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 West Central Road, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 to St. Emily Church, 1400 West Central Road, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056.

Interment All Saints Cemetery.