- Date Of Death: July 11, 2021
- State: Illinois
René Lucien Laude Hernandez, 94, died Sunday, July 11, 2021 in Park Ridge, IL following complications from a medical procedure.
He leaves his wife of 68 years, Gina Rosa (Suarez Cademartori), his 5 children, Gina Metelica (Ross Hill) René (Sue), Rosanna (Daniel Carroll) Monica Hansen (Steve), and Veronica Noland (Mike); his 11 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and much extended family.
Mr Laude was a mechanical engineer and had a 40 year career in industrial refrigeration manufacturing, which included working for APV Crepaco in Chicago, as well as many years with his own businesses in Addison, IL and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Always sharing his knowledge, Mr Laude was known to never be without a pen so that he could make a quick drawing on the nearest slip of paper or napkin.
