Obituary of Louis E. Briick
Louis E. Briick
Age 67, of Plainfield, IL passed from this life Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Lightways Hospice Home of Joliet. He was born July 14, 1954 in Canton, IL. He grew up in Havana, IL and graduated from Havana High School, class of 1972.
Louie served in the United States Air Force and after being honorably discharged, he enrolled at Joliet Junior College obtaining an Associate’s Degree. He retired as a Counselor from Stateville Correctional Center after many years of service. While working at Stateville, he was on the Hostage Negotiation Team and assisted with creating procedures and protocols for Negotiation Teams. He also was an EMT and ambulance driver who worked tirelessly to aid the injured.
Louie loved to visit with people. He was a part of the Briick Meat Market family, so he never knew a stranger in Joliet. He was a past president of AFSCME Local Joliet and volunteered for many local political campaigns. He will be remembered for always having a story for every occasion and enjoyed listening to The Beatles.
He is the beloved father of Elizabeth Briick, of Plainfield, IL, Jonathan (Erin) Briick of LeRoy, IL, and Sarah Briick of Joliet, IL; loving grandfather of Tyler Gordon, Olivia and Gunnar Briick; dear brother of Robert (Gail) Specketer and Betsy Specketer; and dear uncle, cousin, and friend to many.
Louie is preceded in death by his mother, Janet (the late Clyde) Specketer, father; Richard Briick; two sisters, Cynthia Emmons and Laura Specketer.
Visitation for Louie will be held Saturday, August 14, 2021 from 2-5 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home 3200 Black Rd. (at Essington Rd) Joliet. A time to share memories will begin at the conclusion of the visitation Saturday and conclude with military honors. As it was Louie’s wish, cremation rites will be accorded after his services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name can be made to Lightways Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, Il 60431.
For more information please call (815) 741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute where you can share a favorite memory or leave a condolence.
