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Florian A. Dodge

1926 - 2020

Florian A. Dodge obituary, 1926-2020, Orland Park, IL

BORN

1926

DIED

2020

Florian Dodge Obituary

Florian A. Dodge (b. 2-16-26) or Orland Park passed away on April 24, 2020, from COVID-19. Beloved husband of Bernice for 69 years; devoted father of Sandy O'Malley (husband Jack O'Malley, deceased), Kenneth (wife Claudia Jones), and Robert (wife Alice Dodge); admired grandfather of 11, and revered great-grandfather of 19. WWII Navy veteran. Taught 10,000 St Rita High school students over 42 years. Hero to all. No memorial service at this time. In lieu of flowers, Florian's wish was that donations be made to St. Rita of Cascia High School (7740 S. Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60620-5867 or to www.stritahs.com/donate) to provided tuition assistance for financially challenged young men desiring a quality Catholic education.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 27, 2020.

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Richard Ryzner `84

March 24, 2023

My belated condolences. Mr. Dodge was my teacher for 2 years. I still have and use the compass and scale purchased from said classes. He was always one of my favorite teachers. I would often be sent to his office on Western to pick something up for him. May he RIP.

Stanley Kijek

June 21, 2022

Belated condolences to Mr. Dodge's family as I have just learned about his passing. He was my teacher in 1968 for mechanical drafting/drawing. He knew his stuff very well. Our class had a few guys who would never believe what he taught them, so Mr. Dodge actually bet them money (usually anywhere from 25 cents to a dollar) and proved to them where they went astray, and he was right every time!! Sometimes he wouldn't even take their money, as he mainly wanted to show them why they were wrong. He helped lots of students learn mechanical drawing.

Frank and jo bujan

April 9, 2022

Bernice, sorry to hear about Florian and SANDY






Bernice, Sorry to hear about Florian andSandy frank and jo bujan

Dr. Michael T. Korsak, R

July 11, 2020

Please accept my sincere sympathy. Fifty years ago I was student in Mr. Dodge's, General Shop Class at St. Rita. Mr. Dodge was an excellent teacher and a great role model. As a result of Mr Dodge's influence, I pursued a career as an Industrial Education teacher at Carl Sandburg High School.

Mary Galvin

May 27, 2020

Im so sorry to hear about Mr Dodges passing. I know he was my Dads good friend. Im sure he was waiting for him ready to swap stories on just about anything. My deepest condolences to his wife and family.
Mary Weis Galvin

David Dix

April 29, 2020

Mr Dodge was one of my favorite teachers at St. Rita. I always enjoyed every day of my drafting class. Rest In Peace.

Ray Soberano

April 28, 2020

RIP Mr Dodge! I enjoyed having you as my teacher...

Frank & Marilyn Woidat

April 27, 2020

Dear Bernice, Sandy, Ken, Rob, and all of
the family....
Frank and Marilyn are sending love and deepest sympathy to you at this very sad
time. Knowing that the 70th. wedding anniversary this summer would be quite a
wonderful celebration...we truly pray that
his entrance to our Lord's kingdom is
superlative to that!
We are honored to have been friends of
the Dodgers for most of our life. Truly,
all of us are especially blessed,
The entire Woidat family.

Michele Winslow

April 27, 2020

To a great man a loving husband and wonderful father. To the teacher in him that was loyal to his students as he taught them about life in may ways. to his comrades that worked with him for over 40 years you will be greatly missed.

to his wife Bernice I'm praying that your family will get you through the rough days and much more as you greave for your lose with your family.

My prays are with you and your family.

John and Rita Benza's Daughter
Michele Benza Winslow

Paula Gardner

April 27, 2020

Oh Bernice, Im so sorry for your loss. I have such great memories of times with the two of you when I taught at St. Ritaa blink of an eye compared to Flos 42 years! Know that you and your family are in our prayers. Always. May you find comfort in your memories and in your love everlasting.

Brad Stubitsch

April 27, 2020

Mr. Dodge was a great guy. R.I.P.

Victor

April 26, 2020

Most sincere condolences to the Dodge family. A good teacher and great man. RIP Mr. Dodge.

Robert

April 26, 2020

Great teacher taught me more than he will ever know. RIP Mr. Dodge

Bob Gallagher

April 26, 2020

Mr. Dodge was my drafting teacher at St Rita in 1980. One of my favorites. God bless him and St Rita please watch over him. Thinking and praying for his family at this difficult time.

Joe Jackson

April 26, 2020

Ken, Sorry to hear about your Dad .... prayers

Rich Egan

April 26, 2020

Great teacher at St . Rita! Godspeed!

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