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Einar Bohlin
May 3, 2023
Found this photo, taken near our home at Miller Beach in Gary, IN.
Einar Bohlin
May 3, 2023
Nick's birthday and day of passing are always in my calendar. He was a great friend! God bless Nick and his family and friends.
Einar Bohlin
May 2, 2021
I'll miss Nick and Connie forever. Great friends, great people; rest in peace.
Einar Bohlin
May 2, 2020
My best Gary and Lew Wallace friend and colleague, farewell again. I think of you often with the great memories of our friendship. Every time I visit family in Chicago I wish I could drive out to Crown Point to see you and yours.
a couple of silver foxes:)
July 4, 2016
Shirley, Mike, Patty, & Susie,
Belated condolences. I have fond memories of your dad/Nick all through my childhood. Attaching a photo from several years back that you might enjoy.
Sincerely,
Barb Zeek Henry
Ashley G
May 18, 2016
This broke my heart to read. Mr. Sweigart was my principal at Barker, and then counselor at Elston. This man is the very reason I was able to graduate, as he supported me, even when I was out of Elston, and at MCHS. One of a kind, and great man he was. I was lucky to have such an amazing man be a guidance for me, and support me. My prayers are with his family and friends in this difficult time.
May 13, 2016
Dear Sweigart family: We are sorry sorry for your loss. Nick is a one-of-a-kind man. We will think of him everytime the Cardinals play baseball. God's Peace
Denny and Nancy Martin and family, Sun Lakes, Arizona
Rachael (Pugh) Yenna
May 11, 2016
Mr. Sweigart was a man who made an impression on my life. He was my principal at Barker and my counselor at Elston. What a guy!! He always supported me and I'll never forget his encouragement. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing.
Mike Liss
May 11, 2016
Nick was a lot of things to me: He was my principal when I was a student at Kankakee Valley H.S.; a counselor to my students at Elston Middle School; a Cardinal foe; (I'm a Cubs fan) but most of all, a good friend. Years back, when I was living in Crown Point, I once caught a ride to Michigan City with Nick. We made it from CP to MC in 34 minutes! Nick, swerving in and out of traffic, no seat belt, me...hanging on and praying for my life! Nick was one of a kind. I will miss him dearly. R.I.P. Mr. Sweigart.
sharon danko-coppage
May 11, 2016
Sorry to hear for Nick's Passing He and My Dad (Late Paul Danko ref. many games)he will be missed
Cindy Weiss
May 11, 2016
Shirlee,
We are so deeply saddened by the loss of Nick. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of mourning.
Cindy and Connie
Barker Cafeteria
Donna Lynch
May 11, 2016
Nick was such a kind man. He will be missed by many. I will never forget his kindness to staff and students alike. He was firm with the students but fair with all. I know you will miss him. Hold the good memories in your heart. He loved you all very much.
Anne Marie Forney
May 10, 2016
So sorry to hear of Nick's passing. He taught the General Business class I was in at Lew Wallace High School. Prayers go out to the family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Sarah Parker
May 10, 2016
Nick, I cannot tell you what a pleasure it was to work with you at Elston Middle School. You were a "tell it like it is" kind of guy who was willing to counsel teachers just as much as you counselled students. I will never forget your spirit regarding your favorite team, the Cardinals. You will certainly be missed. Rest in peace.
Judy Chapman
May 10, 2016
Nick was a great principal, counselor, and friend. He will be remembered with fond memories by those of us who worked with him. Shirlee and family, you are in my prayers.
Paula Chuck Nate. Day odle
May 10, 2016
Thank you for all that you have done you will be missed the world want be the the same without you
Nathan and jamie Easr
May 10, 2016
You was my principle way back at barker you will be missed. Ggods speed and rest in peace
Patti & Dan Govert
May 10, 2016
The entire Sweigart family are in our thoughts and prayers. May you RIP Nick.
Fred Hedin
May 10, 2016
I have fond memories of officiating High School Baseball games with Nick. He loved the game, and was a true mentor for many younger officials. Peace be with the Sweigart family.
Annie Sertich-Petho
May 10, 2016
I'm very sorry for your family. Pray that you find some comfort, soon. God will keep him close to his heart.
Mike Waisnora
May 10, 2016
Thank you for being a mentor and sharing your experience ,knowledge and love for the game of High School Basketball to the Officials in the Lake County Officials Association! You will always be remembered !! I always enjoyed working with you when I had the chance. Will miss you. My condolences to your family
Katie and Rich Lenard
May 10, 2016
Our sympathy on the passing of Nick. He was a wonderful and entertaining personality. We have fond memories of our time with him.
Patricia Sweigart
May 10, 2016
I love you to pieces too Daddy as were your last words to me. We had a rough start when you first came into my life. However through the years you became my rock and always supported me in all my decisions. You were a great listener and always gave me good advice. Also you could always calm me down no matter how upset I was and make me laugh when it was over. I love you and I'm happy that you are at peace now. I will miss you terribly... Your patty -cake
John Maurek
May 10, 2016
My First Principal at Barker Junior High. He became a Mentor and a Friend! He will be missed but his impact on the lives on students and faculty will last a forever!
Larry Swanson
May 10, 2016
This is such sad news nick was a great principal when I was a student at barker middle school he was a mentor to me he will be missed
May 9, 2016
my prayers to family.
Katie and Betty St.Germaine
May 9, 2016
Sorry for your loss I remember Nick being the assistant principal when I was at Barker and my mom remembered working with him at Barker and Elston
May 9, 2016
Patty, Sending you prayers & hugs at this difficult time. Love, Dawn & Mike
Clyde Zeek
May 9, 2016
Nick was my friend,our families were close and we stuck together no matter the situation. We were professional partners but more than that we had some great times together.
When we first started working together he and his family were living in M'ville and we went over to visit they had a dog, a barkless Banshee, I think. The first time we visited that dog bit me That's how our friendship began.When I was a principal and he was my dean of students we went to St Louis to the World Series, couldn't get a room so we slept in our station wagon underneath the Interstate. When we woke up he complained about my snoring, said it was louder than the trucks overhead.
Lastly, whenever we would be together and he would leave he would always part by saying: Good bye Big Guy, I love you.
Good Bye my Friend
Jack Sweigart
May 9, 2016
Uncle Nick thank you for all the memories of the times we spent
together. we did not get to see each other often enough but we sure have fun when we did memories will be forever in our hearts
Love your nephew Jack and family Barbara Chris and Michelle.
Joel Henderson
May 9, 2016
I had Nick for a General Business class @ Lew Wallace where we learned how to write a proper check, listen to a humorous teacher teach, and that it was ok to chew gum in his class...as long as we didn't stick it under the desk when done. He was also our freshman baseball coach, a wonderful guy to have lunch with, and one who was always ready to go with that sly wit.
Susan Sweigart
May 9, 2016
I love you dad with all my heart..Now you are at rest with mom forever and always ; ))
Krista Farrell
May 9, 2016
Mike & Meg,
So sorry for your loss.
Rick Lynch
May 9, 2016
Shirlee, My Dad and I are so sorry for your loss. I couldn't ask for more caring neighbors than you and Nick have been to my parents over the years. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Marsha Kenney
May 9, 2016
So sorry to get the news. Shirlee, I'm so glad you had each other. I can still picture the first day you visited Barker. I was in the hall by my room and you were both rounding the corner from the front hall. He introduced us and made a "Nick" comment about my keeping him on his toes, alluding to my being a building rep. We appreciated the fact we both could say what we felt, yet still have respect for each other.
May 9, 2016
My heart is reaching out to the entire family and especially my old school friend..Patty. As a kid...Mr. Sweigart's authoritarian image at Taft Junior High was a little intimidating to a young teen but I prefer to look back at some of the conversations we shared in the Sweigart house...that is when Mr. Sweigart turned into my girlfriend's dad who listened when I talked and that was pretty nice indeed!
David Sykes
May 9, 2016
Sorry to hear this news about Nick. He was a good friend, colleague,educator. My best to the family.
Barbara Smith
May 9, 2016
Prayers to his daughters, Susie Lewis, Patty Sweigart & son, Michael and their families.Love, Aunt Barb & family
May 9, 2016
Nick was my friend at Elston for many years. I enjoyed working with him. He will be missed.
Anne Pearson
Lou Lindiner
May 9, 2016
As a former Lew Wallace grad, teacher, head football coach,and administrator I had the pleasure and honor of knowing Nick. He will missed by all.
Sharon Zeek Scott
May 8, 2016
I have fond memories of Nick. I remember his good sense of humor from my times as a student at Taft to later years when we would see him officiating games that our sons were playing in. I still have the Steve Carlton autograph he and my dad got at the World Series for me. I enjoyed the time that I spent at the Sweigart home with Patty and family. My prayers are with you all.
Einar "Joe" Bohlin
May 8, 2016
Great friend, fellow teacher, teammate, great point guard (even made me look good now and then), fellow sports official, Cardinals fan (baseball, not the Chicago Cardinals football team), Chicago Bears fan, terrible golfer (like me), keen observer of the human condition, great sense of the humor in life, all around good guy (even though he'd make me laugh at the wrong time; e.g., during faculty meetings).
The kids at Lew Wallace would wait by the entrance to watch us each invite the other to go through the entrance first, then both go at the same time and get stuck in the doorway - our own Laurel & Hardy routine. Always got a few laughs.
I'll miss him always.
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