Dr. John Strelecky

Dr. John P. Strelecky, age 79, of Winter Garden, Florida passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021. John was born August 31, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois to the late John John and Phyllis (Krzyzewski) Strelecky.

John was a veteran of The United States Air Force. He was an avid fisherman who loved sharing this hobby with his son. He graduated from the University of Illinois' Dental School and established his dental practice in North Riverside, Illinois. John was the founder of The Community Theater in North Riverside where he directed over 25 musical plays and it is still running today. Later, John and his wife, Kathy, owned "Our Christmas Tree Farm" in Ottawa, Illinois for 15 years until they retired to Winter Garden, Florida in 2005.

John is survived by his wife, Kathryn Strelecky; daughter Anne Bridges (Paul Bridges); son John P. Strelecky, Jr. (Xin "Cindy" Strelecky); and daughter Rachel Hutter (Larry Hutter); grandson Paul "PJ" Bridges, grandson Matthew Bridges, grandson Cole Bridges, grandson Lawson Hutter, granddaughter Danielle Hutter and granddaughter Sophia Strelecky.

A visitation for John will be held Sunday, May 23, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home, 428 East Plant Street, Winter Garden, Florida 34787. A graveside service will occur Monday, May 24, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Winter Garden Cemetery, 13636 Lake Butler Boulevard, Winter Garden, Florida 34787with Military Honors Rendered by The United States Air Force. Arrangements entrusted to Baldwin-Fairchild Winter Garden Chapel, 428 East Plant Street, Winter Garden, Florida 34787. www.BaldwinFairchildWinterGarden.com