The Life of Alfred B. Wunluck

 

Alfred was born in 1922.  His sister, Leona, was almost 7 years old when Alfred was born.  He was called Sonny to distinguish him from his father.  It was a name he grew to dislike.  Alfred learned the accordian and later the piano.  Music was a large part of his life.  He joined bands in high school, and made some money working in dance bands.

 

After high school, Al joined Commonwealth Edison Company as a clerk.  He married Dorothy Leimer, his high school sweetheart, on December 31, 1941.  Shortly after I was born in January 1943, Al was called into the Army Air Corps.  He was trained as a radio operator and mechanic on B-24 bombers.   After basic training, he was sent to Tibenham Air Base, Norfolk County, England, the 445th Bombardment Group.  This was the same group that Jimmie Stewart served in.  Al volunteered for every mission he could, so he could complete his requirements and return home to his wife and son as early as possible.  He flew 35 missions over Germany and France.  He was discharged in July 1945.

 

Al returned to work for Com Ed in 1945.  He and Dorothy went on to have 3 more children, Joy (1947), Mark (1953) and Wayne (1956).  Al continued in his music.  He composed several songs and worked in bands on weekends on into his late 60's.  He retired from Com Ed when he was 64 to concentrate on his bowling.  Bowling was a love that he shared with Dorothy through retirement.