Daniel B. Jurka Sr., U.S. Air Force Veteran.  76 years.  Beloved husband of Carol, nee Vacala.  Devoted father of Daniel Jr. (Crista) and Michael Sr. (Tracey).  Loving grandfather of Joshua, Jacob, Jack, Allison, and Michael Jr.  Cherished brother of Judy (Joe) Wooten and the late Patricia.  Dear son of the late Wally and Ann Jurka.  Fond brother in law of Gregory (Julie) Vacala and the late Larry (Ruth) Vacala.  Special uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Friday 3-9 P.M. Funeral Saturday 10 A.M. from the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to Incarnation Catholic Church, 5757 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights, for an 11 A.M. Mass.  Interment Private at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL.  Crestwood Village Trustee, Retired Crestwood Firefighter, Proud Union Pipefitter Local #597, and Chaplain of the Crestwood Elks Club 1596. (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com