Al Kotlarz of Prospect Hts., beloved husband of Rita; dear father of Diane (Robert) Kozul, Chris (DeAnn) and Carl (Maureen); loving grandfather of Zachary, Erika, Alex and Andrea; fond brother of the late Henrietta Kankolenski and Theresa Dragowski. Proud 23 year veteran of US Navy, PGK of Dussman Council K of Cs, retired HR Director of Masonite/International Paper and on the Board of Trustees of Prospect Hts. Fire Protection District since 2008. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove Friday 4 to 8 p.m. Family and friends will meet at St. Catherine Laboure Church 3535 Thornwood Ave. Glenview Saturday at 11 a.m. for Mass.  Interment Monday at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.