Are you enjoying Deicke Park this summer? 
If so, you can thank Edwin Deicke, a philanthropist who donated the 28-acre wooded parcel to the Huntley Park District and the people of Huntley.
Edwin Deicke (1896-1984) was a successful Wheaton businessman and, at one time, mayor of Lombard, IL. He made his money selling insurance, then donated millions of dollars to charitable organizations, including schools, hospitals and other non-profit groups.
Deicke owned several farms in the Huntley area. He spent long periods of time in Huntley, enjoying his animals and especially his horse, Dorsey. He was a founder of the Huntley Park District and served on its first board of directors. In 1966 he purchased the wooded land along Rt. 47 and donated it as a public park. In 1972 the park was named in his honor.