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Loyal K. Park Jr.

Park Ridge, Illinois

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Loyal K. Park, Jr., age 89, formerly of Northfield, IL. Beloved husband of the late Agnes Park. Loving father of John M. Park (Pat), Kenneth R. Park (Vickie), and Mary Beth (William) Arnold. Fond grandfather of Kaeley (Ian) Byrne, Kellen and Kiera Park, Courtney Park, Matt and Jack Arnold. Loving...

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My condolences to all of the Park family.
Loyal was one of the most successful Head baseball coaches in Harvard history. All of us who played for Loyal learned an endless list of life lessons, baseball skills, knowledge, and love & respect for the game.
We also learned from seeing the values he displayed every day. He was always prepared to conduct the most thorough, active, and fun practices we could ever hope for. Nobody outworked Loyal.
It was fortunate for me that we...

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Loyal was a great coach and a good man. He taught me a lot of baseball. His attention to detail was awe inspiring and it often made the difference between a win and a loss. My heart felt condolences go out to his family.

Loyal Park was a great man. He taught at the Northfield Park District both Baseball and Football for many years. Many students really appreciated all his expertise in both these sports. My thoughts are with his family. Positive thoughts going your way!

My sympathies on your loss. Coach Park was a
good man and an honest man. I always liked to hear stories about him and my Uncle, Louis "Sonny" Yakopec playing baseball together in the Pittsburgh area.

Stephen Yakopec, Jr., Esq.
Harvard 1980

Loyal was a dedicated coach, committed to teaching the fundamentals, preparing in detail for every possibility which may arise in a game. His record speaks for his ability and effectiveness leading Harvard to an enviable record in both season and post season play. We are all thankful for the time we had together and express our sincere condolences to his family