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GEORGE BOCKWINKEL Obituary
George Henry Bockwinkel, III, age 73, of River Forest; dear brother of Sally Bockwinkel (David) Sowersby and the late Ann Bockwinkel Riddle; fond uncle, great-uncle and cousin of many. He was preceded in death by his father, George H. Bockwinkel Jr., and later his mother Ruth Rau Bockwinkel Slaughter and his step-father Frederick Allen Slaughter. Mr. Bockwinkel was a retired American Airlines pilot and a former U.S. Navy pilot. Memorial Service 5 p.m., Saturday, March 26, 2011 at River Forest United Methodist Church, 7970 Lake St., River Forest, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to your favorite charity are appreciated. Info: Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home. 708-383-3191. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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John & Jerelyn Schulz
April 10, 2011
George, you were a great friend, and a great Viper Club enthusiast/member. We were all saddened by the news of our loss. Your parking spot will alwys be yours, my friend. My wife and I will miss you - your kindess was an example of your Life, and you shall live on within our memories... Sincere sympathies to your family as we all grieve on this news. Shiney Side Up, ~ You will be missed!
March 26, 2011
My husband Lars and I send our love and sympathy to George's family and relatives. I went to grade school with George and both Lars and I went to high school with George. My memories go way back to when we were young and full of dreams. I hope many of them came true for George. We semd our love. Mary Lehwald & Lars Lofgren
March 25, 2011
I wish to send my deepest sympathy to the family of George. I am a retired AA flight attendant. I enjoyed flying many trips with him. Sincerely, Pat (Schopp) Herman
Jack MacArthur
March 25, 2011
George, I remember you well from your having flown as my co-pilot and you were a good one too. Happy flying up there.
Mary Kay O'Neill
March 25, 2011
George, I flew with you when I was a flight attendant for American Airlines in Chicago. I lived in Ekmwood Park then, not too far from where you lived. We used to go to dinner at the Country Club together. You always treated me with dignity and respect, on and off the job. I will remember you fondly. You were a great neighbor!
Nancy (Neuhauser) Robbins
March 24, 2011
George, I cannot believe you are gone and before your time, I believe. We went to grammar and high school together and before I had a chance to tell you that You were such a worthy soul and before I had a chance to tell you how, had I been in your social circles or your neighborhood, I would have reminded you of our school days together. I am so sad! I wish you a peaceful passing. Blessings . . . .and love.
Glenn and Pam Bockwinkel
March 24, 2011
Blue skies forever, George. You're a great friend and cousin.
Glenn and Pam
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