101-Year-Old St. Charles School Icon Dies

John Wredling, the 101-year-old former Superintendent of St. Charles District 303, has died, according to The Daily Herald.

Even though Wredling retired in 1972, he still greeted students every year during the first day of class at the middle school named after him.

“He was the kindest, gentlest, most professional man,” St. Charles Mayor Ray Rogina told the Daily Herald.

Wredling, an Aurora native, worked as an educator for 38 years. He was also a World War II veteran, having served on the crew of a B-17 bomber. His legacy includes volunteer work among his church, local Boy Scout troop and Rotary Club.

If you’d like to read more about the impressive life of John Wredling, you can do so on The Daily Herald’s website.