Aaron Troy Wiltz

Aaron Troy Wiltz was born on January 20, 1969 to the late Adrianna Marie Wiltz (Jan) in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Troy departed this life after a lengthy illness on May 26, 2018 during a brief confinement at Advocate Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Aaron was baptized at St. Thaddeus Catholic Church as witnessed by his godparents, Diana McCullough and Ernest McCullough, Jr. Troy received a Catholic education while attending St. Brendan’s and St. Dorothy’s Elementary Schools located in the Englewood and Chatham neighborhoods; and he received first communion and confirmation at St. Dorothy’s Catholic Church and he was a member of the Knights of St. Peter Claver. In 1986, Troy graduated from Quigley South College Preparatory High School; he was a member of Link Unlimited Organization and as alumni, he became a mentor and sponsor to other promising high school students. In college, Troy studied electrical engineering, economics and computer engineering at the University of Notre Dame (South Bend, Indiana) and Prairie View A&M University (Prairie View, Texas). Early in his career, Troy worked at First Chicago Corporation in information technology/end user computing where he gained experience and skills to later join McDonald’s Corporation in the role of Lead Technical Analyst/Global Notes Architect/Business Systems Analyst. Following his years at McDonald’s, Troy worked as computer operator/store manager with his godfather/mentor, John Swain, owner of Kimbark Liquors (later Kimbark Beverage Shoppe) located in the Chicago Hyde Park community area. John shared his love for golf with Troy and for years, they played golf or Troy would caddy many tournaments. For John alone, Troy used his computer skills to create an algorithm to analyze the “ponies” for John’s other passion. As a research assistant and technical advisor specialist, Troy worked closely with his cousin, Dr. Diana Ingram and faculty colleagues on several research studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Rush University and Pastor4PCOR, a grassroot faith-based community group funded by Patient-Centered Outcomes ResearchInstitute (PCORI). Along with Diana, Troy also used his computer skills to assist graduate and doctoral students in completion of theses and dissertations, as well as, preparation for scientific conference presentations and posters. For several years until passing, Troy served as administrative assistant, paralegal, computer consultant, and teacher’s assistant to his cousin, Attorney Lewis Myers, Jr., in the Myers and Grant Law office, at Kennedy King City College and Chicago State University. His work experience and skills were valued by Lewis and his partners/colleagues, Attorneys: Andre Grant, LaRoma White and Robert Willis. Aaron Troy Wiltz leaves to cherish his memories: aunts and caregivers, Lucy Wiltz McCullough and Barbara Ann Wiltz; uncle, David Wiltz; cousins/siblings, Diana McCullough May (Lloyd), Michelle McCullough, Ernest McCullough Jr, (Johadi), Celestine Narcisse Myers and Vachel Henry; godfather, John Swain; long-time friends, Theda Slater, Kenny Evans, David Berry, D.J. Arrington and Keith Seetoo; and a host of cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and colleagues.

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Aaron Troy Wiltz

January 20, 1969 - May 26, 2018