Chicago, Illinois
Joe Devine, 79, of McFarland, WI, formerly of Orland Park, IL, passed away Dec. 23, after a long illness of kidney and heart disease. He graduated from Lacrosse State, WI, with a B.A. degree. He later received his master's degree from the University of Wisconsin. He served as radioman in the Navy...
Read MoreSorry 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.
david lumley
January 07, 2005 | Bay Village, OH
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.
Ken DeMarco
January 03, 2005 | La Grange Park, IL
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.
Bob Pihl
December 30, 2004 | Orland Park, IL
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
Gail Blummer
December 30, 2004 | Orland Park, IL
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.
Deeks, Judy and Madge Carroll
December 29, 2004 | Mokena, IL
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.
Ron Semetis Semetis
December 29, 2004 | Dixon, IL
JERRY & EILEEN McGRAW SEND OUR DEEPEST REGARDS TO THE DEVINE FAMILY. COACH DEVINE WAS A PERSON I LOOKED UP TO.
JERRY MCGRAW
December 28, 2004 | MOKENA, IL
The Mulhausen family send their love and prayers to the Devine family.
Fritz and Dee Mulhausen
Fred Jr., Tom, Bob, and Lori
Lori Mathias
December 26, 2004 | Lemont, IL
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
Bob Mulhausen
December 26, 2004 | Avondale, AZ
