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Gerald Bogaczyk Obituary

Bogaczyk, Gerald S. beloved husband of Shirley A. (nee Page), loving father of Cheryl Bogaczyk and David (Cheri) Bogaczyk, proud grandfather of Sarah, Matthew, Ryan and Andrea. Funeral service Thursday, 10:30 a.m. at the Zimmerman & Sandeman Funeral Home, 5200 W. 95th St., Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials made to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. Info 708-424-0340.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 1, 2011.

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Richard Luemen

February 23, 2023

Gerry was a great guy I miss him at every VFW meeting.

Jessica Luemen

March 3, 2011

Very sorry for your loss. He was a very good man and a very great advocate for veterans.

David and Cheri Bogaczyk

March 3, 2011

Dad, you will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Pikowski Labuda Families

March 2, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

SSG Christopher Reich

March 2, 2011

Jerry was a great comrade and friend. I am saddened by your loss. I will always remember the good times we had together at Johnson-Phelps VFW talking and sharing stories over a few cold ones. You were there to welcome me home in 2004 and I will miss you buddy. May God bless you and welcome you home in peace.

Patti Hunley

March 2, 2011

Cheryl, I'm so sorry for your's and your family's loss. If I can help in any way please let me know.

cheryl bogaczyk

March 1, 2011

dad i already miss you talking about opening season for the white sox theyll do it just for you this season i know youll be watching with me youll always be in my heart

andrea middleton

March 1, 2011

grandpa i will miss you you will always be in my heart and i will never forget you all my love

March 1, 2011

You'll always have a special place in my heart. I remember Pepe's, Dodo's and the good times we had. Rest in Peace. Linda Dykas-Davis

Robert Jackson

March 1, 2011

Im sorry to hear about your dad,be strong at this time for thats what he would want,if you need anything let me know.R.Jackson,Country club hills,il

cheryl bogaczyk

March 1, 2011

i love you dad and you will be missed rip

March 1, 2011

Jerry Bogaczyk, Adjutant to VFW Post 5220, for 21 years, Past Post Commander, and past 3rd District Chaplain, Adjutant to the Am Vets. Jerry served his Country in Viet Nam as an Infantryman with the 1st. Infantry Division, the famed 'Big Red One'. That's his Heroism, and Patriotism. To me he was a real man a true friend, a Gentlemen, and a Gentle Man. His sense of hunor could bring you to tears and he almost shortened my life by laughing so hard with him. You can' t replace a friend like Jerry so we'll have to remember him fondly. To you Jerry a 'Soldiers Toast'. Here's to us, those like us, and damn few left". Rest in Peace, God just got a new Adjutant.

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