John(Jack) Charles Nothacker was born in Alameda, CA on March 1, 1938. He died peacefully February 3, 2016 in Longboat Key, Florida at age 77. Raised in the Child City of Mooseheart Illinois, Jack was an outstanding athlete. He made several All State Teams, earning sixteen varsity letters in high school sports. He still holds the school record for shot put, discus, and highest points scored in a single basketball game. At North Central College in Naperville IL, Jack lettered in three sports. He was named Captain of the small college All American Team in the NAIA Bowl. In 2011 he was inducted into the North Central College Athletic Hall of Fame. Jack received his BS degree from North Central College, Naperville IL. His graduate degrees were earned at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Il. Jack devoted his life to education. He served District 61 (Darien, IL) as a teacher, principal and superintendent of schools. He received many outstanding rewards for his educational achievements. Jack is survived by his wife of 54 years, Katherine, son Jeffrey (Kelli), daughter Kristine (Jeff Ploense), six grandchildren, Jordan, Kendall, Jackson (Ploense), Josiah, Abraham, Adrian (Nothacker), brother Frederic (Marlene) and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the Longboat Island Chapel on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Longboat Island Chapel Scholarship Fund, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228. A Celebration of Life service will be held in Naperville Il, May, 2016. Time and place to be announced. In lieu of flowers the family requests Gifts of Memory of Jack Nothacker '61 can be made to North Central College, 30 N. Brainard Street, Naperville, IL 60540. (800) 611-1861

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Published by Naperville Sun on Feb. 13, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for John Nothacker

21 Entries

Mae Herron

February 7, 2020

I have such good memories of John, most of which I cant repeat, but I still laugh thinking about them. Good times at Lace School!

Cheryl Tomasek-Byrd

April 14, 2016

I was at Eisenhower Jr. High in the early 70's. I remember him being such a kind man with much integrity which is sometimes difficult to find these days! Prayers to the family for their great loss.

April 7, 2016

We are very sorry for your loss. My children attended District 61 schools. He was a wonderful man. Fond memories of him. Heaven is getting another angel.

Lori (Barth) Pokrzywa

April 6, 2016

So very sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Mr. Nothacker.... School years growing up in Darien were never dull.

Kathleen Knox

April 5, 2016

Rest in peace Mr. Not hacker, you were a nice man and a great principal while I was at Eisenhower Jr. High.

Monica Hovaniec

April 5, 2016

So sorry to hear , he was a great principle .

Diane Rakowski

April 5, 2016

RIP Mr Nothacker

Deanna De Keyser (Mulder)

April 5, 2016

My condolences to the family, losing a loved one is never easy. Mr. Nothacker touched many lives in his educational role and many will remember him fondly. His legacy will live on.

April 5, 2016

sorry for your loss mr.N was a great guy! Ben Baker.

April 4, 2016

Thoughts and prayers go out to the Nothacker family from the Coomer family.... Wonderful principal , advisor and friend, and I have to say my mother always thought he was very handsome (she's 83) and so did I !!! I'm sure you will be missed by many.....

April 4, 2016

Mr. Nothacker was my principle at Eisenhower Jr. High. I admired him greatly, and he was one of the reasons I decided to go into education as a teacher. RIP
A former student

April 3, 2016

Condolences to the family. Mr. Nothacker was one of the first examples of a gentleman I ever met. He was handsome, with a beautiful smile and radio voice. I thought he was fair when dealing with the students. Sorry to hear of his passing.

Marilyn Feldmann

February 24, 2016

Kathy and Family,

I extend my deepest condolences to all of you. I had the privilege of working with Jack in Darien District 61 from 1971-76 when he was principal of Eisenhower School and assistant superintendent, and I was a 5th and 6th grade math teacher, assistant principal, and coach of the boys' sports teams at Lace School. Jack was so gentle, kind and professional, always smiling and very humorous (although often sarcastic but still humorous since we knew how to take him)! I will always hold Jack in such high esteem and be grateful to him in helping me in so many ways during my first years of teaching. He will be greatly missed by me and so many friends from District 61. My deepest sympathy to you all.

February 24, 2016

Kathy and Family,

I extend my deepest condolences to all of you. I had the privilege of working with Jack in Darien District 61 from 1971-76 when he was principal of Eisenhower School and assistant superintendent, and I was a 5th and 6th grade math teacher, assistant principal, and coach of the boys' sports teams at Lace School. Jack always had a smile and something humorous to say (although often sarcastic but still humorous since we all knew how to take him)! I also enjoyed being with him at the Annual Mark DeLay Open Golf Tournament in June. Jack was always an inspiration to me and a man that I will always hold in such high esteem. He will be missed by me and so many District 61 friends! I am unable to attend the service for Jack in Florida, but I hope to be there for the service in Naperville in May.

With deepest sympathy, Marilyn Feldmann

Cathy Pasko

February 20, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. My mom, Gladys Komerska, was his secretary for years. He was a great guy who could always make me blush! Mom passed away in March 2015 - but my first reaction when my brother, Rich, told me of his passing was to call my mom and tell her. My heart goes out to you - thoughts and prayers!

Mar Herron

February 17, 2016

So sorry to hear of Jacks passing. Gary has kept me aware of his health issues. I laugh when I recall our younger days in Darien. We did have fun.
Mae Herron, Yorkville, il

Lori Wood-DeKeyser

February 17, 2016

Much love from the Wood family. We are so sorry to know such a kind hearted man left this world too soon. God bless.

Kate,Marv, and Jack at his last Cubs game

Marv Rathjen

February 14, 2016

Pirates vs Cubs

Marv Rathjen

February 14, 2016

Bev, Marv, and Jack at his last Cubs game

Marv Rathjen

February 14, 2016

TINA T

February 13, 2016

PLEASE EXCEPT MY SINCEREST SYMPATHY.PLEASE BE COMFORTED BY ISAIAH 61:1-2 WHICH STATES IN PART:"GOD HAS SENT HIS SON TO BIND UP THE BROKENHEARTED AND COMFORT ALL WHO MOURN".

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