Albert Edward Skrzenta

ALBERT EDWARD SKRZENTA, 76, Rockford, died at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2007 in Swedish American Hospital.nbsp; Born August 26, 1930 in Chicago, son of Albert and Helen Ozga Skrzentanbsp; Married Joella Pamela Wierer on November 22, 1957.nbsp; Their daughter, Rhonda Theresa was born in 1964.nbsp; Al served as a SFC in the Korean War and was a marksman and driver for the USO.nbsp; He lived in Palos Hills, IL. until 1976 when he moved to Rockford.nbsp; He worked as a machinist and in quality control for 30 years with Rockwell International, Goss Division.nbsp; After becoming bored with retirement, Al returned to work in quality control with Publishers Equipment Company.nbsp; Al was an avid fisherman and enjoyed fishing with his good friends, Mike Lieurance and Art Simek.nbsp; He was also a devoted Nascar fan as well as a fan of Dale Earnhart, Tony Stewart and the Chicago Bears.nbsp; He won numerous bowling awards over the years, was a member of the Comets baseball team and was an accomplished cook.nbsp; Al enjoyed history and sharing special time with his grandson, Matthew. nbsp; Al will be missed by his daughter, Rhonda (Tim) Heflin; grandchildren, Matthew, Zachary and Kaitlyn and numerous family members and friends.nbsp; Predeceased by his parents, his wife, Joella and his brother, Thaddeus Skrzenta. nbsp;A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 28, 2007 in St. Rita Catholic Church with Rev. Gerald P. Kobbeman officiating.nbsp; Burial in Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery.nbsp; Visitation from 6-8 p.m. Friday in Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. and from 9:00 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. at the church on Saturday.nbsp; Memorials may be made to the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.