John R. Liautaud

John R Liautaud, 83 a resident of Trout Valley, passed away Dec 12, 2017 at his home. He was born February 17, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois. His beloved wife Lorraine Liautaud, mother of his stepchildren, Laura Geiger and husband Rich and son David Hill and daughter in law Ellen, survives John. His late wife Marilyn Liautaud, mother of his children who survive him: John Liautaud and wife Karen, Steve Liautaud and wife Fran, Mike Liautaud and wife Kathleen, Dan Liautaud and daughter in law Marian and daughter Elizabeth Liautaud. He had 14 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and 5 grand dogs. John had many accomplishments. Aside from being an amazing, husband, father and Grandfather, he was a successful entrepreneur and owner of Fendall Company in Arlington Heights IL, where he proudly invented the Porta-stream eyewash fountain. He served his community his whole life by playing Santa for the local children in both Schaumburg and Cary. He was recently the first recipient to earn "The Carmel Apple Award" in his Community of Trout Valley for his many contributions including repairing the fen, building a gazebo, stocking the ponds with fish and supporting the Senior Center in Cary. The title of the award was given in honor of John and Lorraine's yearly distribution of gourmet Carmel apples on Halloween to local children. John was an avid fisherman and travelled the world in search of the sweetest fishing holes on the planet. He was a savvy card player and taught his children and grandchildren the game of black jack only to win their money at every turn. "If you play, play to win!" Was Grandpa John's motto. There will be a visitation for John on Friday, December 15, 2017 from 4:00 Pm until 8:00 PM at the Kahle-Moore Funeral Home, 403 Silver Lake Rd., Cary. Funeral Service Saturday, December 16th at 11:00 AM at the funeral home and will be followed by burial at Windridge Memorial Park.In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Gus Kraus Senior Center, 441 W. Main St., Cary, Il. 60013 phone 847-639-8118. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of John R. Liautaud please visit our Sympathy Store.

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