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John William Dinzole
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John Dinzole Obituary
Born: July 27, 1927; in Omaha, Neb.
Died: July 12, 2007; in Lakewood
He and others started Crystal Lake-based Black Dot Group
LAKEWOOD - John William Dinzole, 79, of Lakewood, died Thursday, July 12, 2007, at his home.
He was born July 27, 1927, in Omaha, Neb., to John William and Berneice (Perry) Dinzole. He married Lois Longley on July 23, 1950, in Omaha.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War.
Trained as a civil engineer, Mr. Dinzole spent his working life in the printing business. In 1963, he and others started Crystal Lake-based Black Dot Group, one of the nation's first computer type-setting companies. He retired as chairman and CEO in 2000.
Mr. Dinzole played catcher for the University of Iowa baseball team and was team captain in 1949 when they won the Big Ten Championship. He was an avid sportsman and golfer and a member of both Turnberry and Crystal Lake country clubs.
He is survived by his wife, Lois, of Lakewood; four children, Lynne (Rigel Barber) Dinzole of Chicago, John William "Bill" (Andria) Dinzole III of Norcross, Ga., Laura (Bob) Will of Lakewood and David (Paula) Dinzole of Roswell, Ga.; 10 grandchildren, Emma and Matthew Barber, John Bradley and Blake Dinzole, Jenna and Lauren Will, Edward Dinzole and Sarah, Brad and Ashley Lohse; and his brother, Al (Jeanette) Dinzole of Ashland, Neb.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The visitation will be from 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, until the memorial service at 5 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, 76 W. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake. The Rev. Hal Hoekstra, pastor, will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Crystal Lake American Little League, P.O. Box 1002, Crystal Lake, IL 60039, or to the Evans Scholars Foundation, 1 Briar Road, Golf, IL 60029.
For information, call Querhammer and Flagg Funeral Home at (815) 459-1760.
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Bill Bauer
August 6, 2007
Dear Lois and Family,
I was very saddened to learn of John’s passing on July 12. John and I knew each other since high school in Omaha. We played baseball for Storz Brewery and drank their good beer after the games. We also golfed at Miller Park and sometimes attended music and picnic events at Peony Park. John and Jack Christian recruited me for the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity at the University of Iowa, and we went there together as Frat Pledges in 1948. In 1949 we traveled back to the University for the Fall Semester in John’s new Chevrolet convertible, purchased for him by his dad. Somewhere in my house I have a black and white photo of us standing next to and sitting in that car. It was a wonderful time. John was an intelligent, competitive friend with strong leadership qualities that all of us around him admired. With his passing I feel that part of my life has passed too. We are having our ninth reunion of Phi Gamma Delta members at the University of Iowa next month on September 7 and 8. John and you will be sorely missed. We will honor his memory at that gathering. I will always value my friendship with John and with you, Lois, from our days together as grade school students at Miller Park Elementary School. I hope that you and your family will take comfort now and in the future in all of the wonderful things John accomplished in his life. One thing is certain and that is that he will be missed by many people in our world.
Bill and Angela Bauer
Cris Carroll
August 5, 2007
Dear Lois:
On behalf of my parents, Joan and Don Vosti, and for myself - friend and classmate of Lynne (Crystal Lake High School - Class of '69), our deep condolences to you and the family. You and John were wonderful friends to my parents and knowing both Lynne and brother Bill in high school -- well, John's quality shows in the next generation. My thoughts are with you.
Terry Bock-Dargan
July 28, 2007
Dear Dinzole Family,
My mother Carol and I would like to express our condolences and hope that you can find some comfort in your time of need.
I was only 17 when I started working at Black Dot in the computer room, which was secured by a big picture window. As Mr. Dinzole would do his rounds through the plant overseeing his employees, he would stop by the window with his pipe in hand nonchalantly checking out what everyone was doing. We would smile at him and he always responded back with a gracious smile and hi back!
Black Dot was one big happy family in those days, we all cared and watched out for each other.
Our deepest sympathy to your family!
Bill Fead
July 21, 2007
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Molly McCoy
July 21, 2007
Dear Lois and Family,
I was saddened to see of John's passing this morning in the World Herald, Dick and I want to send our deepest sympathy, Dick always spoke of him catching him in his first years on North High Baseball team, and I remember your beautiful blond hair in High School. Molly(Steck) and Dick McCoy
JD Kirchberg
July 19, 2007
To the Dinzole family
Mr. D will be greatly missed. He has taught all of us lessons in life that will remain with us forever. So sorry I could not be there with you. Wiltshire Lane will always be in my memories, along with Mr. Dinzole.
God Bless you all.
Tim, Terri, & Ted Frake
July 18, 2007
Our hearts go out to the family and friends of John Dinzole. He will be missed by all that knew him. He will be remembered as a great leader and mentor for all that worked with him.
I first met John less than a week after starting at Black Dot thirty years ago. Having him walk past me and saying “Good morning Tim” without ever meeting me before, told me that he had an interest in all the people that worked for him.
Denny Cummings
July 18, 2007
To The Dinzole Family: I first met John as a client but within seconds he became a great friend. His greeting on the phone or in person always had a way of making me feel like he was always so pleased to see or hear from me. He had the great gift of making everyone feel good about themselves. He has touched me deeply for which I am most grateful.
Mary Nelson
July 17, 2007
Mrs. Dinzole & Family,
Please accept my most sincere sympathy on your loss. John was a great man, someone I admired, respected and enjoyed working for at Black Dot.
Tom Palek
July 17, 2007
May God take you up on Eagles Wings and hold you at his side.
I have known you since I was 12 years old and worked for you as long. You will always be in Lynn and my memories forever.
Keep looking after us from above John.
mike ritt
July 17, 2007
john dinzole will be greatly missed.He was a very respecful man,he rember him when i was there every weekend with my father scott ritt. god bless the dinzloe family .
Claudia Agnes
July 16, 2007
Our sympathies to the families of John Dinzole. From reading his obituary, I can tell that he was a remarkable gentleman. I coached John's granddaughter, Jenna, in soccer and enjoyed the whole Will family during those fun years. Thinking of you. Claudia, Ed & Brittany Agnes
Jerry and Mary Lou Byrd
July 16, 2007
Dearest Dinzoles,
Our heart felt prayers are with you at this time. John was a person that everyone respected and loved. He was honest, loving, caring and always spoke with great admiration of his children, grand children and family. He was a one of a kind man and we will all miss him. He was my friend, my mentor and I will always be grateful for the time I was able to spend with him at work, the few times hunting, fishing and especially Golfing. I have never met a more competitive person or a better business man or athlete. He touched all of our lives in a special way! Good bye dear friend, may you rest in peace and we will always remember you and the role model you were to all of us.
Tom Bachmann
July 16, 2007
Dear Dinzole Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Dinzole. I have many fond memories with him. From before we moved to Crystal Lake when he took the Dinzole kids and the Bachmann Kids fishing in "the country" (about 38 years ago) he called me "Terrible Tom", with out fail. I saw him this last October, and with his big Smile, the words "there's Terrible Tom" were spoken, which as always brought us both a laugh.
I'll always remember him in black wing tip shoes, even if he was wearing Jeans.
Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend his memorial service, as I wish I could.
Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with your entire family during this difficult time.
God Bless,
Roberts (Bob) Burton
July 15, 2007
John and I were fraternity brothers in Phi Gamma Delta at U. of Iowa and I was saddened to read of his death. We were also on the freshman baseball squad. He was my battery mate and once hit a Babe Ruth type home run to dead center field after telling me from the batter's box that he was going to do it. We almost got a golf game going over in Michigan one summer but it somehow didn't happen. I will always remember him from those college days in Iowa City.
Susan Speaks
July 15, 2007
Dearest Dinzoles -
Our hearts are with you during these days. So many wonderful memories to contemplate. John will be greatly missed. With all our love to Aunt Lois and the whole family.
Suz and the Speaks family.
Jim Palek
July 15, 2007
John at Poole Brothers you and I were apprentices you out of college and me just married making a living...who would have guessed we would have known each other for over 45 years...you were tough and fair in our work relationship at Poole & Black Dot...you have touched hundreds of people in your lifetime and i'm sure all will agree you were one of the finest to work for and with so my dear friend i'm sure well meet again but in a better place..we always talked about going fishing and it never happened so find us a good spot and i'll meet you there...i'll miss you dear friend
Mike & Cathy St. Onge
July 15, 2007
We were saddened by John's passing & enjoyed having him as our next door neighbor here in Lakewood. He was a kind man & nice to the children! He gave a putter to one of my sons who was interested in golf. God Bless John & Lois!
Eric Hoss
July 15, 2007
John Dinzole was both a great businessman and a very nice man. He always had a smile on his face and showed genuine concern when he asked how you were doing. He was one in a million and I am grateful I met him.
Mike Batterson
July 15, 2007
Dear Mrs. Dinzole & Family:
I will always remember the wonderful family we had at Black Dot led by John.
John always showed his sincere interest in me and my family at home.
Sincerely,
Mike & Gloria Batterson
Jean LaSarre Gardner
July 14, 2007
Dear Dinzole Family,
I'm saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Dinzole. I know my brother, Mark, enjoyed the years he worked with Mr. Dinzole at Black Dot. Please know that so many, many people within the community are sending prayers and kind thoughts to each of you.
Lauren will
July 14, 2007
I love you forever pappy.
Jim Sulis
July 14, 2007
John,
You always had a friendly hello whenever you passed my way.
You were a very nice man.
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