George Edward Vonderheide, 82, of Plainfield, IL, passed away suddenly on May 22, 2021. Born on August 12, 1938, in Chicago, IL, to George and Elizabeth (Wagner) Vonderheide. He grew up on the south side of Chicago in the Chatham neighborhood. An only child, George always loved that he was raised along with his cousin Lorraine (Manos). He always talked about his childhood memories of the time he spent with his "Little Grandma", Bertha. A Graduate of Westcott High School, Class of 1956. In 1957, George married Wanda Fay Wagner. They were married for Forty years until her death in 1999. Together they had two children, Debra, and William. George and Wanda settled in Oak Lawn and raised their Family. George enlisted in the United States Army from1958-1961. There he earned the rank of Sp-4 (T) E-4. He attended basic training at Fort Sill and then was stationed at Fort Kobbe in the Panama Canal Zone. Part of Company D 34th Armor, George operated and maintained Military Tanks. He often talked about his time there in Panama, saying he learned to love the hot temperatures by Marching across the parade yard through rain and humidity. He never liked the scorpions or snakes there but had a pet Monkey and Parrot that he loved. After his service to his country, George returned to his family in Chicago and became a driver for Dillons Security. He was later employed by Signode Corporation in Bridgeview, IL working there until his retirement in 2000. In 2002, George married his second wife, Carol. They have been together for 21 wonderful years. They moved to Plainfield, IL where they settled in Carillon. George became an avid traveler with Carol. They visited all 50 states. He loved visiting Mount Rushmore, National Parks, Disney World, taking City tours, and cruising to Alaska, Hawaii, Panama, and South America. Internationally to Germany, where he checked off his bucket list by attending Oktoberfest. Also, Ireland, England, and France. As a young man, George loved buying and cruising around in cars. A proven Chevy lover, owning several Impalas and his favorite Monte Carlo. He loved the Chicago Cubs and being a South sider, had many a debate about how they were the greatest team in the Country. A HUGE NASCAR fan, he attended over 30 races, watching Buckshot Jones, Martin and Jr. His most important interest in life was Dining and Dancing. He always said, "Girls like a boy that can dance". He planned his meals around his favorite restaurants and of course White Castles. He loved Chicago style Pizza, Beef Sandwiches, Hershey Bars, and a cold Bud Light. He lived his life as a great man and a proud U.S. Veteran. He was a Father and Grandfather who spent his last 21 years happily with his loving wife, Carol, surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his wife Carol, his children, Debra (Roy) Allen, William (Sherry), Tami (Edward) Aspan, Kenneth (Holly) Hall, Teralyn (Stacey) Hall-McCastland. Grandchildren, Kevin, Heather, Aubrey (Vince), Alyssa, Alexa, Andrew, Ryan, Tyler, Maxine, Kyle, and Scarlett. Great Granddaughter, Valerie. A Celebration of Life will be held at Farkas Funeral Home, 3201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60431, on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until time of service. Internment on June 28, 2021, at Woodlawn Memorial Park II.