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Joe Devine Obituary

Devine, Joe age 79, of McFarland, WI., formerly of Orland Park, IL., passed away on December 23rd, after a long illness of kidney and heart disease. He graduated from Lacrosse State, WI., with a B.A. degree. He later received his masters'degree from the University of Wisconsin. He served as radioman in the Navy in WWII. He was stationed in the Pacific on a minesweeper. He was a High School coach and teacher for almost 30 years. His career began at Sevastopol High School in Door County, WI., and one year in Fulton, IL. Joe completed his career at Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park. Joe was a charter member and the first President of the Illinois High School Football Association, being instrumental in establishing the State Football Championships. He was inducted into the Illinois High School Coaches Hall of Fame on April 15, 1978. For many years, he took a group of high school boys fishing at Red Lake, Canada. His wife Jean survives him. They had been married for 59 years. He is survived by a daughter, Pat, of Carlsbad, CA., son, Bill (Sandy), of Frankfort IL., son, Tom (Bonnie), of New Lenox, son, Tim (Marie), of Blackwood, NJ., daughter Susan (Lisle), of New Lenox, and son, Joseph (Lara), of Naperville. His sister Shirley Ream of Sun City, West Arizona, brother, Bob, of Kirkwood, MO., sister Janet Eagle of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and 11 grandchildren survive him. A private service for the immediate family will be held at the Mausoleum in the Roselawn Cemetery in Madison. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Heart or Kidney Foundation.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 25, 2004.

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david lumley

January 7, 2005

Sorry to hear about Papa Joe. I played for Joe in the early 70s and will always remember the championships and the lessons I learned. My best to the entire family. Joe will be missed. Dave, Tim and Steve Lumley, quarterbacks from 68 to 75.

Ken DeMarco

January 3, 2005

I was sorry to hear of Coach Devine's passing in December. My deepest sympathies go out to the entire Devine Family. I will always remember Coach Devine for our trips to Red Lake, Canada and having the patience to teach a novice how to catch the Big One! God Bless you Coach, Hope you catch a big one with the Big Guy.

Bob Pihl

December 30, 2004

the coach was a friend to me and my brother the late Mike pihl. He will be missed but not forgotten.God bless him and the family at this time.

Gail Blummer

December 30, 2004

Our sympathies are extended to the entire Devine family. As students & athletes at CSHS from both sides of our families going back to 1959, Coach Devine will be remembered with respect and high regard.

The Blummer Family

Deeks, Judy and Madge Carroll

December 29, 2004

Our hearts go out to the Devine family. Joe was a great guy with a good sense of humor. We especially like the plaid sport coat that he wore to the 40 year reunion of the 1958 class. We will miss him. He was definitely a big part of early Sandburg history.

Ron Semetis Semetis

December 29, 2004

The five Semetis boys appreciated his

sincere desire to coach us to be the best.

We looked up to him as a father figure. I was his first and only state wrestling champion and he influenced me in my coaching philosophy.

JERRY MCGRAW

December 28, 2004

JERRY & EILEEN McGRAW SEND OUR DEEPEST REGARDS TO THE DEVINE FAMILY. COACH DEVINE WAS A PERSON I LOOKED UP TO.

Lori Mathias

December 26, 2004

The Mulhausen family send their love and prayers to the Devine family.

Fritz and Dee Mulhausen

Fred Jr., Tom, Bob, and Lori

Bob Mulhausen

December 26, 2004

Our deepest and most sincere sympathies to you Mrs. Devine and the entire Devine family, especially my best buddy Big "D". For everyone that knew the Coach this is a sad time. The good news is that Dave has got a seat in his boat and knows all of the hot spots to catch the big ones.

All our love,

Bob,Lisa,Claire and Samantha

Judy Zimmerman

December 24, 2004

Jean & Family:

We were saddened by the news of Joe's passing.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

May he rest in peace.

Judy & Ken Zimmerman

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