Name: Visitation for John Anthony DeGeorge
Start: 2021-05-13T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-05-13T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Bethany Funeral Home

DeGeorge, John Anthony

Age 77 - May 8, 2021

Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. He is survived by his five sons and their spouses; 20 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Mayo (John); brother, Tom DeGeorge (Karen Odsen); two nephews and a niece.

He was preceded in death by his father, Tom DeGeorge; and mother, Rose (Sirianni).

VISITATION: Thursday, May 13, 5-7pm, with VIGIL SERVICE at 7pm at Bethany Funeral Home. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Friday, May 14, 11am at Calvary Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Alzheimer's Association - Nebraska.

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Published by Omaha World-Herald on May 12, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for John DeGeorge

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27 Entries

Pam Rolfe Ash

May 18, 2021

He was such a fun guy in high school and he sure does look like Beretta. Last saw him at the 50th reunion and he was up to his old tricks. I´m so glad he was such a well loved coach. RIP Johnny.

Dan Talmon

May 16, 2021

My condolences to your family ,sorry to hear this,love Daniel

May 15, 2021

I just had to write one more statement after reading through all of these great comments about Coach.
I think I can speak for all of us wrestlers who wrestled for him (and others) and put Coach in perspective ...
Coach was the Tom Osborne of Wrestling Coaches! He cared about each one of us and got on us when he needed to (run stairs) and when we deserved it. On the flip side he was always crakin jokes and being funny. He taught us life skills and got us jobs. I can attest to that cuz I worked along side of him scoopin salt at the meat packing plants with a few of my other team mates. As Ron A said he was literally a father figure to many of us cuz we spent so much time together. We even went to Aksarben horse races together. I got my start and learned to play horses all because of Him. Some of you know what I'm talkin bout here.
I learned how to do things that you want to be good at and have PASSION to be Good at it because of Coach!

Coach ... You are a Champion in my book cuz you created, developed and taught so many of us how to be Champions!

Regards,
Don Andersen Class of 1979

Maximilian Kurz

May 14, 2021

My condolences to Sharon and the boys and the rest of the DeGeorge family. I was surprised to learn of John`s passing. I coached and taught with him a number of years in Millard. He was a very good coach.

Ron Andersen

May 14, 2021

Wowww, what do you say to a man that meant so much to me throughout my entire life!!

Coach was truly a father figure to me and taught me to be a Winner, not only on the mat but in my life to this very day. The one and most important thing I can absolutely say about Coach is that he taught me to be a Man!!

The one thing that is embedded and ingrained in my mind is that he always cared so much for all students and his athletes and was always there to help, but most importantly he gave such amazing advice on how to handle our problems of being a teenager in school.

I want to sincerely thank Sharon and the boys so so much for letting me be an extremely close member of their family for so long!!

I Praise God that he brought Coach and his family into my life, He will be truly missed by all of us...Gob Bless you COACH!!

Don Andersen

May 14, 2021

My Sincere Condolences to all of your family Coach ... You had an incredible affect on many young mens lives. I learned alot from you. You were a great man. I'm still in disbelief. You will be missed tremendously!
Regards,
Don Andersen 1979

Greg Warren

May 13, 2021

Coach DeGeorge was my PE teacher and wrestling coach. A great man who I will miss. Years ago he dubbed me Warren Wheels because of my speed. I carried that nickname proudly. Coach made an indelible mark on the canvas of my life. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Tim Cahill

May 13, 2021

My coach;
Unfortunately I wish I would have kept in closer touch with him.
He taught me a lot about toughness and a lot about just life.
He was a good man who had a great family a great wife in Sharon, and a great bunch of sons.
I am greatly sorry for your loss.

Sharon Prokupek

May 13, 2021

John... I heard your name from my husband, Joe, many times because you wrestled together at South. After his passing I moved into an apartment and was able to meet you as you became my neighbor and everything Joe said about you was true. You were a wonderful person and I am so glad I was able meet you. Rest in Pease John.

Jill Limas-Flott

May 13, 2021

I am so happy I got to spend time with him recently talking about the good old days. I loved watching him and my dad laughing at all those wrestling meets we seemed to live at. He always was kind to me. To those who loved him, I am sorry for your loss.

Mickey McGuire Skelton

May 13, 2021

I hope he knew how many lives he has touched he called me and my sisters the Mcweinee sisters he taught me to be strong, believed in me and made me challenge myself he will forever be in my heart as my favorite gym teacher and best coach my prayers go out to his family and may he rest in peace

Debbie (Clapp) Harral

May 13, 2021

We were so saddened to hear of Johnny's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Christine Nano Gruttemeyer

May 13, 2021

Prayers to the DeGeorge family. Mr. DeGeorge was one of the best! Always knew how to make me laugh. We were so lucky to have him at Bryan elementary and then at Millard South.

Cindy Raub-Sutton

May 13, 2021

My thoughts and prayers to your family as the figure out a world without you. You were an amazing coach and mentor to so many. Teamsters in peace.

Ralph Belitz

May 13, 2021

I am very sorry to see that John has passed, we had a lot of fun playing sports in there big yard on Martha st.in the fifties.He was a tough competitor and a good friend.

Amy Otterson

May 12, 2021

Sending prayers to coach's family. Rest in Peace Coach Thanks for always welcoming me to the gym! You gave me a place to retreat when school was tough, taught me the right way to lift weights and always a kind, listening ear. You really exemplify an excellent educator and role model. One of the best!

Kelly Paradies Taylor

May 12, 2021

My condolences to his family. Mr. DeGeorge was always so much fun! He was my PE teacher at Bryan. I remember all the kids trying to run to PE class and being sad when it was over. He had such a great sense of humor. When I got to high school, I always felt like he was still looking out for us. Prayers for his family.

Jim Wagner

May 12, 2021

My sincere condolences to the family. He was a great man and even better mentor. I loved him as my weight lifting coach and I loved to watch him coach his wrestlers. My younger brother was one of them, and he passed away in 06. Coach actually came to his funeral and got up and spoke. He was a Hell of a Man, and He will be missed. Rest in peace Coach. Love ya.

Dean Thorson

May 12, 2021

Prayers to his family ,we used to call him Beretta at Bryan he looked just like him with his beanie on great coach and gym teacher and mentor

Lad Nemecek

May 12, 2021

Great teacher and coach. Thanks for all your support and direction to the youth of Millard. You were one of a kind.

Marty Matz

May 12, 2021

I was a terrible wrestler. But coach never put me down and he tried his best to bring out the best in me. As an adult when I would see him he always "talked me up" as if I was one of his stars. We need more of that in the world. I hope that all the kind words from people on this page will bring strength and peace to all the family during this difficult time.

Dave Samler

May 12, 2021

Coach Degeorge will be missed. He continues to influence wrestlers through the impact he made in my life. My condolences to all the family and friends

Tyrone Fittje

May 12, 2021

Condolences to all of his family. Coach Degeorge was my elementary and high school PE teacher as well as my wrestling coach and I absolutely loved him! His infectious smile and sense of humor were unmatched and made him fun to be around. He had a huge hand in my successes for my entire life and I am forever grateful for all he did for me. I´m glad I had the opportunity reconnect with him this last year and was blown away at how he remembered EVERYTHING and EVERYONE which is exactly how I knew him to be while growing up. RIP Coach!

Marci Muchmore Luczynski

May 12, 2021

He was my sister advisor at Millard South and when I got up he was not mine but always watched out for me. He helped me out of trouble at times. Plus my dad remember him back in high school as they know slot of the same people. He will be missed a great person

Tammy Chism

May 12, 2021

May he live on in the hearts and memories of all the lives he touched! He was an amazing person and helped many young lives! He will be missed dearly! My condolences to his family and friends.

Scott Wagner

May 12, 2021

One of the best coaches , and persons to walk this Earth. You'll be sorely missed ! rest in peace coach Degorge !

George Klavins

May 11, 2021

Mr. DeGeorge was my PE teacher at Bryan Elementary and then again at Millard High. Class act all the way. Some of us guys used to go to lunch together with him at Horseman's.

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