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Johnny Lujack
1925 - 2023
Johnny Lujack
1925 - 2023
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BORN
1925
DIED
2023
Johnny Lujack Obituary
Johnny Lujack was a quarterback who was honored with the Heisman Trophy while playing for Notre Dame in 1947 and went on to play for the Chicago Bears.
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Charles Goedken
August 19, 2023
I remember Mr Lujack from my days working at Crow Valley Golf Club in Davenport, IA, he was funny, energetic and always had something smart to say while playing rummy or ordering a drink. My condolences to the family, he was a legend to many, but so much more.
M
August 2, 2023
Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult time.
Diane Hanik
July 29, 2023
Please accept my deepest heartfelt sympathy. Johnny's grandmother Josephine Kolacinska Luczak and my great grandfather (mom's grandfather) John Kolacinski were brother and sister. Johnny Lujack was mentioned with pride often in our home.
Father William Fitzgerald
July 28, 2023
When I was in 8th grade I sent him a photo to be autographed. He graciously responded. I had the thrill of seeing him play against Iowa the next year.
He made a famous tackle in midfield against the famous Army team featuringDavis and Blanchard and saving Notre Dame from defeat. God rest his soul.
Father William Fitzgerald
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Kelly
July 28, 2023
An avid football fan but also a PT in the Coachella Valley who saw Pat often before her move from the area, my thoughts are with you guys. I only learned of Pat´s passing thru hearing of Johnny´s from family in IA who heard it on the news there. Pat and I always shared Iowa stories and I was known as her IA friend. I remember getting her attention and getting her to stand and walk by having her sing the Chicago Bears fight song (that was a little tough for me because I am a Packer fan) . What incredible parents you had. Their legacy will live forever thus they will. Smile knowing you truly had some of the best.
Kristyn Mahler
July 28, 2023
Mary,
Thinking of you with your father´s passing. Our oldest son (retired Navy captain) is blessed to have a signed photo from your dad. With deepest sympathy, Kristyn & Michael Mahler
Sister Joan Lescinski, CSJ, President Emerita, St. Ambrose University
July 27, 2023
My condolences to the family. It was my joy and honor to entertain Johnny at the President's home in Davenport some years ago. He was an extraordinary man, and we will miss the light that he brought into our world. Sister Joan Lescinski, CSJ, President Emerita, St. Ambrose University
Mary Dockery Huebner
July 27, 2023
Mary,
I was so sorry to read of your father's passing. I have fond memories of high school days when your father would tease us with silly sayings whenever we came to visit. Please extend my sympathies to your sweet mother and brother too.
Mary Dockery Huebner
Art Parker
July 27, 2023
Our mother Ruth M. Parker (Boyle) was a cheerleader at Connelsville when Johnny played. Her brother Edward (Jigs) Boyle was a teammate. We lost our Mom in May 2022 at the age of 98. We always enjoyed her stories of Connelsville and of Johnny. Our sympathies Our with the Lujack family. Connelsville lost another great one.
Maria
July 27, 2023
I am so sorry for your families loss. I hope you can find comfort in Gods promise to reunite us with our loved ones found at Acrs 24:15.
Jerry McKenna
July 26, 2023
To the Lujack Family...As a fellow Connellsvillian, John has been my lifelong hero and my friend for the past 40 years. He was the reason I went to Notre Dame and years later, he helped make me an honorary member of the ND Monogram Club. For 85 years he has been the man who I most looked up to. Above all the men I knew, he was the epitome of manliness, modesty, honor, self-defacing humor, generosity and enduring faith. He was the quintessential Notre Dame Man. May he rest in peace. Jerry McKenna, ND'62
Kevin G. Reed
July 26, 2023
Johnny, Thanks for putting Connellsville, Pa on the map. My father Blaine C. Reed proudly spoke of you and your family. My Condolences to your family.
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