1940
Leroy
2023
Leroy Plier
August 1, 1940 — December 8, 2023
Leroy Phillip Plier, born to life to Frank Plier and Clara Plier (Metz) on August 1, 1940 at Oak Park Hospital in Oak Park, Illinois. His childhood home was at 4328 N. Hirschberg Avenue in Schiller Park, a home his father built in 1926.
Leroy was born to eternal life on December 8, 2023.
SURVIVED BY
David Plier (son) and Donna (daughter) and Vince Gagliardi; grandchildren Daniel Gagliardi, Joshua Plier, Natalie Gagliardi, Emma Plier and Alex Plier; children of his late brother, Richard (Diane) Duloft and Janet (Martin) Phillips; countless nieces and nephews, cousins, colleagues and very close lifelong friends.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY
Michaelene Ann Plier (Jendy), beloved wife of Leroy for nearly 55 years.
Leroy and Micky were married at St. John Brebeuf on September 7, 1964.
Father: Frank Plier; Mother: Clara Plier (Metz); Brother: Melvin Plier, wife Margaret Plier; Sister: Janet Plier.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Leroy was an amazing husband, devoted father and loving grandfather. He was always an example of love, honesty, leadership and integrity. His service to his community and social responsibility was unprecedented.
Visitation: Wednesday, December 13, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral services begin at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, at the funeral home, and then proceed to St. Beatrice Church 4157 Atlantic Avenue, Schiller Park for Catholic Mass at 10:00 a.m. The interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in River Grove. For more information call (708)456-8300.
EDUCATION
Earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration – Major in Industrial Management at Roosevelt University Chicago. Class of 1969.
Lincoln School 1946 - 1949, St Alexis Grade School 1949 - 1953, St. Beatrice Catholic Grade School 1953 – 1954; Mother of Good Counsel Minor Seminary 8/1954 – 11/1958; Wright Jr College 1959 – 1961, Associate Degree – Major in English and Communication Skills.
MILITARY SERVICE
United States Air Force, Illinois Air National Guard
126 th Air Refueling Wing
Staff Sergeant 1962 - 1968
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Leroy worked at The O’Hare Race Track in 1957 (his first job); The American Fire and Safety Bureau 1958 – 1961; Wilton Tool Production Control Supervisor, Production Manager 1961 – 1971; Shure Brothers, Manager of Planning and Scheduling, Production Control Manager-Evanston, Materials Manager-Evanston 1971 – 1983;
Globe Glass Material Services Manager, Transit Division Manager 1983 – 1992; Pace Suburban Bus Division Department Director - Materials Management 3/2/1992 – 2007.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Village of Schiller Park
Throughout his life, Leroy was a pillar of Schiller Park— a dedicated public servant who has always put the needs of his community before self.
As a member of the Village administration for nearly half a century, he has made an indelible mark on his community, serving in varied roles and working on numerous special projects. He first began working for the Village in 1968 when he joined the Zoning Board of Appeals. He served as Village Trustee from 1981–1999, working on numerous committees, including Fire and Emergency Service, Cable (Franchising) Committee, Airport Ecology, Ordinances, Public Property, Building, Plats, Space Needs, Flood Control/Crystal Creek, Planning and Zoning. He was Fire and Police Commissioner from 2006-2017. He also served as interim Mayor.
Whenever opportunities arose to be involved in special projects to improve the quality of life and contribute to making Schiller Park the vibrant community it is today, my father was more than willing to take on the task. To that end he worked on many vital projects, including Taste of Schiller Park, Clocktower Park, the Village Hall remodeling project, and stop light review and installation. From 1999–2006, he served as the Mayoral Advisor on Airport Issues (Suburban O'Hare Commission Representative).
In addition to his decades of service to the Village, Leroy spent countless hours doing volunteer work for and in the community he loves. He was also a member of the American Legion, Kiwanis Club and Moose Club. He was the founding member and Chairman of the Schiller Park American Cancer Society.
Saint Beatrice Parish & School
As a man of strong Catholic faith, Leroy belonged to St. Beatrice Parish, and was a member of the Ave Maria Council of the Knights of Columbus since the 1960s, third degree. He has also served the parish as a Eucharistic Minister, lector, usher, CCD Catechist, Teen Group Coordinator, and choir member, and was the Director of CCD from 1968–1973. He was a member of the St. Beatrice School Board from 1972–1978, serving as its President from 1974–1978. He also served on its Advisory Board from 1978–1982 and as Chairman from 1980–1982. In 2009, he joined the local Society of St. Vincent DePaul and was active in their charitable efforts such as collecting and delivering food to the poor through 2019. His final assignment was delivering turkeys to needy families at Thanksgiving.
INTERESTS
Leroy enjoyed sports cars, physical fitness, golf, racquetball, traveling, reading, social events, fundraisers (political and non-profit), throwing parties with his wife, day long trips to the lake with lifelong friends, attending Chicago Cubs and Chicago Blackhawk games and spending quality time with his wife, children, grandchildren and extended family and friends.
Leroy was born to eternal life on December 8, 2023.
SURVIVED BY
David Plier (son) and Donna (daughter) and Vince Gagliardi; grandchildren Daniel Gagliardi, Joshua Plier, Natalie Gagliardi, Emma Plier and Alex Plier; children of his late brother, Richard (Diane) Duloft and Janet (Martin) Phillips; countless nieces and nephews, cousins, colleagues and very close lifelong friends.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY
Michaelene Ann Plier (Jendy), beloved wife of Leroy for nearly 55 years.
Leroy and Micky were married at St. John Brebeuf on September 7, 1964.
Father: Frank Plier; Mother: Clara Plier (Metz); Brother: Melvin Plier, wife Margaret Plier; Sister: Janet Plier.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Leroy was an amazing husband, devoted father and loving grandfather. He was always an example of love, honesty, leadership and integrity. His service to his community and social responsibility was unprecedented.
Visitation: Wednesday, December 13, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral services begin at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, at the funeral home, and then proceed to St. Beatrice Church 4157 Atlantic Avenue, Schiller Park for Catholic Mass at 10:00 a.m. The interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in River Grove. For more information call (708)456-8300.
EDUCATION
Earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration – Major in Industrial Management at Roosevelt University Chicago. Class of 1969.
Lincoln School 1946 - 1949, St Alexis Grade School 1949 - 1953, St. Beatrice Catholic Grade School 1953 – 1954; Mother of Good Counsel Minor Seminary 8/1954 – 11/1958; Wright Jr College 1959 – 1961, Associate Degree – Major in English and Communication Skills.
MILITARY SERVICE
United States Air Force, Illinois Air National Guard
126 th Air Refueling Wing
Staff Sergeant 1962 - 1968
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Leroy worked at The O’Hare Race Track in 1957 (his first job); The American Fire and Safety Bureau 1958 – 1961; Wilton Tool Production Control Supervisor, Production Manager 1961 – 1971; Shure Brothers, Manager of Planning and Scheduling, Production Control Manager-Evanston, Materials Manager-Evanston 1971 – 1983;
Globe Glass Material Services Manager, Transit Division Manager 1983 – 1992; Pace Suburban Bus Division Department Director - Materials Management 3/2/1992 – 2007.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Village of Schiller Park
Throughout his life, Leroy was a pillar of Schiller Park— a dedicated public servant who has always put the needs of his community before self.
As a member of the Village administration for nearly half a century, he has made an indelible mark on his community, serving in varied roles and working on numerous special projects. He first began working for the Village in 1968 when he joined the Zoning Board of Appeals. He served as Village Trustee from 1981–1999, working on numerous committees, including Fire and Emergency Service, Cable (Franchising) Committee, Airport Ecology, Ordinances, Public Property, Building, Plats, Space Needs, Flood Control/Crystal Creek, Planning and Zoning. He was Fire and Police Commissioner from 2006-2017. He also served as interim Mayor.
Whenever opportunities arose to be involved in special projects to improve the quality of life and contribute to making Schiller Park the vibrant community it is today, my father was more than willing to take on the task. To that end he worked on many vital projects, including Taste of Schiller Park, Clocktower Park, the Village Hall remodeling project, and stop light review and installation. From 1999–2006, he served as the Mayoral Advisor on Airport Issues (Suburban O'Hare Commission Representative).
In addition to his decades of service to the Village, Leroy spent countless hours doing volunteer work for and in the community he loves. He was also a member of the American Legion, Kiwanis Club and Moose Club. He was the founding member and Chairman of the Schiller Park American Cancer Society.
Saint Beatrice Parish & School
As a man of strong Catholic faith, Leroy belonged to St. Beatrice Parish, and was a member of the Ave Maria Council of the Knights of Columbus since the 1960s, third degree. He has also served the parish as a Eucharistic Minister, lector, usher, CCD Catechist, Teen Group Coordinator, and choir member, and was the Director of CCD from 1968–1973. He was a member of the St. Beatrice School Board from 1972–1978, serving as its President from 1974–1978. He also served on its Advisory Board from 1978–1982 and as Chairman from 1980–1982. In 2009, he joined the local Society of St. Vincent DePaul and was active in their charitable efforts such as collecting and delivering food to the poor through 2019. His final assignment was delivering turkeys to needy families at Thanksgiving.
INTERESTS
Leroy enjoyed sports cars, physical fitness, golf, racquetball, traveling, reading, social events, fundraisers (political and non-profit), throwing parties with his wife, day long trips to the lake with lifelong friends, attending Chicago Cubs and Chicago Blackhawk games and spending quality time with his wife, children, grandchildren and extended family and friends.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Cumberland Chapels
Prayers and Final Viewing
Cumberland Chapels
Funeral Mass
The Holy Virgin Martyrs / St. Beatrice Church
Interment
St. Joseph Cemetery
Prayers will take place outdoor at the grave.
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