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George W. “Bill” Thegze
age 70, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018. Bill is survived by his brothers, Robert Thegze of CA and Thomas (Tracy) Thegze of St. John; nieces, Lisa (Billy) Dickman, Kathryn (Brett) Showalter and Samantha (Steve) Bass; and great nieces, Abby and Bryn Showalter. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. George and Kathryn Thegze; and sister, Mary Kathryn (still living, Jim) Dunford.
A Funeral Service Will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, December 10, 2018 directly at St Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, 8103 Columbia Ave, Munster, IN 46321 with the Very Rev. Steven Koplinka officiating. Bill will lie in state from 9:30 AM until time of service and will be laid to rest at St. Nicholas Cemetery in Hammond, IN. A visitation will be held at SOLAN PRUZIN FUNERAL HOME, 14 Kennedy Ave., Schererville, IN, 46375 (corner of Kennedy and Main St.) on Sunday, December 9, 2018 from 3 to 7pm, with a Parastas at 6:00 PM.
Bill was a 1966 graduate of Gavit High School in Hammond. He graduated from Oberlin College (BA) and Northwestern University (MA). Bill retired from Highland High School as a math teacher. He played French horn in the Indiana Symphony and was an avid trivia buff. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
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Robert Duffala
December 9, 2018
Bill's family, While my parents (Emily & Ruby Duffala) and I were members of St. Nicholas, there was a special kinship because of your father. He got me through many surgeries on my eye, and Bill lived out the compassion and love you all learned as children. He will be missed.
Mark Lundgren
December 9, 2018
Dear Family of Bill Thegze,
On behalf of the Gavit High School Class of 1966, I extend our deepest heartfelt sympathies to you all.
As you know, Bill was the valedictorian of our class. He was more than that to me. Bill was my classmate, my bandmate, my football teammate, my summertime coworker at Cities Service Refinery when we were in college, a loyal alumnus, a humorous fellow with a dry wit, and a friend. Our classmates and I shall miss him, and we grieve his passing.
We wish you comfort in your memories of happy times together with Bill.
With our sincere sympathies,
Mark N. Lundgren
Co-Chair
GHS Class of 66 Reunion Association
Here's Bill in 4th grade in 1957 at Porter School. He is in the second row, second from (L). I would love to see more pics of him...anyone?
December 9, 2018
Donna (Blackmun) Queen
December 8, 2018
So sorry to read of Bill's passing. I went to school with him from Porter thru Gavit and also lived down the street on Olcott. He was a great guy.
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Carol Walker/Wilson
December 7, 2018
Bill was a remarkable person. I admired him greatly. He was a notable classmate.
William Jukich
December 7, 2018
Also graduated from Gavit HS in 1967. Rest in peace Bill.
William Jukich
United States Marine Corps (Retired)
Harrier Pilot from Northwest Indiana
Penny Lutz - Abrams
December 6, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I went to school with him and we were also neighbor's on Olcott, living just a few houses away. Condolences to his remaining family. R.I.P. Bill
Loretta Lanfear
December 6, 2018
Tom, Tracy, Samantha and the entire family. Sending my deepest sympathies to you at this time. Always remember the good times, as that will help get you through your sadness. My love to all.
Georgeanne Thegze Croft
December 5, 2018
I was heartbroken to hear the news. Such fond holiday memories of Bill, Bob, Tom and Mary Kay when we were kids eating ham balls at Christmas in Hammond. Bill was such a smart, funny, kind and talented guy. Sending love and deep condolences to everyone.
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