RISTENPART Verdell H. Ristenpart, age 81, of Steger, IL. passed away June 14, 2010. Beloved husband of Joan Ristenpart nee Ritchie. Loving father of Carol (Pat) McCulley, Dawn (Peter) Mitropoulos, Robbin (Leroy) Jaworowski, Beverly (Woodrow) Bloom. Cherished grandfather of Jay, Ryan, Jason, Kristy, Tabitha, Tyler, Alex, Summer, and Yanni. Great-grandfather of Haley, Alyssa, Michelle, A.J., Joey, Alex, and Elena. Dearest brother of Fred (Gina) Ristenpart, and Phyllis Buchanan. Visitation Wednesday June 16, 2010 from 2:00 " 9:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel (3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL.). Funeral Service Thursday 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Steger, IL. Interment at Skyline Memorial Park in Monee, IL. Information 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfh.com