Shiloh, Illinois
1933 - 2013
Bilgere, John 79, of Shiloh, Illinois, born April 10, 1933, in Du Quoin, IL, died January 9, 2013 at Rosewood Care Center in Swansea, Illinois. John was a Spanish and English teacher in Marissa, IL and at University City High School. As a high school teacher, he created the Guitarist Guild music...
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He was the best Spanish teacher I had at UCHS. I appreciated his wisdom and humor. He is missed by all who knew him. In the hope we will all see each other again in a better place, rest in peace.
Steve Smith
Steve Smith
December 13, 2024 | University City, MO | Student
He was one of those teachers who inspired me to want to be a teacher.Thankyou.
Ann Sommer-Reckel
January 15, 2013 | St Louis, MO
From the students at U. City High School...Thnk you for being a light in our lives, and for sharing your knowledge and life with us. We are all better people for it. You will be missed. May your family take comfort in your memory and what you meant to others
Christy Thompson
January 14, 2013
For two years, 1970-72, I was one of Mr. Bilgere's students at UCHS, in addition to being a member of his Guitarist's Guild. While I'm sure I helped make his life hell at times, he did make the learning (and playing) experience memorable. I can still see him, perched on top of a desk.... And, believe it or not, I have some of our old Guitarist's Guild songs in my old guitar case. Vaya con Dios, Senor Bilgere. Descansa en paz.
Victoria Guilfoil
January 13, 2013 | Stillwater, OK
His journey is finished. So sorry for your loss.
Barbara Ernst
January 11, 2013 | Belleville, IL