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And of course Mayor Pradel also had a warm spot in his heart for veterans, being one himself.

And of course Mayor Pradel also had a warm spot in his heart for veterans, being one himself.

Carol Pradel remembers her father, Mayor Emeritus A. George Pradel.

Carol Pradel remembers her father, Mayor Emeritus A. George Pradel.

Safety Town serves as one of the monuments to the legacy of Mayor Emeritus A. George Pradel.

Safety Town serves as one of the monuments to the legacy of Mayor Emeritus A. George Pradel.

Naperville has seen more motorcycle accidents than usual this summer.

Naperville has seen more motorcycle accidents than usual this summer.

Tributes both online and in the community for our beloved Mayor Emeritus George Pradel.

Tributes both online and in the community for our beloved Mayor Emeritus George Pradel.

Mayor Emeritus George Pradel died this morning at the age of 80, just one day shy of his 81st birthday.

Mayor Emeritus George Pradel died this morning at the age of 80, just one day shy of his 81st birthday.