John "Jack" Bolger, 79 of Gilberts, died peacefully on September 10, 2015.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, September 15th at St. Mary Catholic Church-10307 Dundee Road, Huntley.
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 14th from 4-8 pm at DeFiore Jorgensen Funeral Home -10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
Burial at Arlington Cemetery in Elmhurst, IL. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial to St. Mary Catholic Church- Huntley.
John was born February 5, 1936 in Chicago to Joseph and Katherine Bolger. He served in the United States Army Reserves and graduated from DePaul University in 1968. Jack coached the Portage Park Swim Team from 1959 to 1975 before he became the head coach of the Northwestern University Men's swim team. He remained in that position until 1985 when he accepted a position as coach at Palatine High School. Jack married Jeanne (Nee.Trapp) Fuller in 1997. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Fuller-Bolger, his former spouse Erika Johnston, his children Kerry Bolger, Kevin (Jennifer) Bolger, Colleen (Jeff) Middendorf, Fred (Mary) Bolger, and by Jeanne's children, John (Melissa) Fuller and Michael (Ursula) Fuller and by his 7 grandchildren 6 step grandchildren 2 step great grandchildren and by many nieces and nephews and brother-in-law, Ray Hemzacek. He is preceded in death by his sister, Joan
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Kevin, Jen, Emily and Colin, So sorry about Kevin's Dad. Please know your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. The Vanna Family
Jack was my swim coach at Palatine High School. I have many fond memories of not only his expertise in swimming but also his amazing grace and warmth. He worked hard with us every day to make us better. He will be sadly missed.
My condolences to the family. Jack was a great neighbor, cared about his community and his church. He will be missed.
May you rest in the arms of the Lord, sweet Jack. We will miss you honorary Grandpa
Kerry, Kevin, Colleen, Fred and families. We are thinking of you at this time and wishing you comfort and peace . It is so hard to loose a parent. Wish we had more time to know "Papa Jack".
My condolences to Jacks family. While I was a diver for Palatine High School so Jack was not my direct coach but he was always there willing to help and lend some advice on diver relays. He will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers to all his family and friends.
May you rest in peace, Jack. Thanks foer all you gave of yourself to make me what I am today.