Joachim Ulrich Chmel, 73, of West Chicago. Born November 16, 1941 in Germany, Joachim was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He loved western movies, but mostly he enjoyed being with his grandsons. Loving dad of Kathleen (Michael) Jachim, cherished grandpa of Andy and Matt; dear brother of Bärbel Heller and Dieter; caring son of the late Willie and Martha. Memorial visitation 3:00p.m to 9:00p.m. withprayers at the conclusion of the evening Thursday, September 24, 2015 at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd (at Stearns Rd), Bartlett.