Very sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a customer of mine at Rockwell before his retirement. I truly enjoyed his stories and humor. He was fair and a very good person to do business with. My condolences to the entire family.
Jay Miller
July 24, 2012
Kathleen:
We met once at John's and my 50th class reunion. As we ate lunch I marveled at comfortable you and John were with each other. Few couples set out to have a comfortable marriage, but none are disappointed when they are fortunate to have one. As John chatted and told any number of stories about the moments we had shared, I was not only reminded that he saw more in everyday life than most of us, and what he saw was retold with humor. He was a great story teller because he cared and paid attention to others. He remembered details of their lives that so often escape others. In those two days of the reunion I was struck by how much he enjoyed people and how much others enjoyed life a little more for being with John. All of us will enjoy life a little less without him, but knowing John, remembering his stories, and his love of life will temper the loss and sustain us. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Best, Pete
Pete
July 24, 2012
Julie, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad, it is always hard when you lose a parent but he will be in your heart forever. Take care and know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Julie Mundy
July 24, 2012
We are so sorry for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.I know you and your dad had that special kind of relationship. He will always be with you! Love You. xoxo
Lori & Frank Rainbolt
July 24, 2012
Dear Julie and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Your strength in God and prayers will get you through this. Thinking of you. -Holley
Holley Brasch
July 24, 2012
Kathy & family,
My sincere condolences to you and the family.
My thoughts raced back to simpler years at St. Patrick's with John who always had a smile on and humor shining thru all adversity.
Dave Noel
July 24, 2012
Kathy, Julie, JD, and Donnie-
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of John. I have extremely fond memories of him with all of the jokes he loved to tell! May God provide comfort in the days ahead, thinking of you all. Jamie and Jordan Fitch
Jamie Fitch
July 24, 2012
Kathy: It's been years but full of good memories. I am sorry to hear that John passed away. He was a good partner and the two of you were good for each other. May the love of family and friends sustain you as you celebrate the gift John has been to each of your lives.
Deb Klopp
July 25, 2012
This is way to soon. My condolences to the family. May your memories be your strength in the future. I enjoyed working with John at Collins. Best regards
Gary Frederick
July 25, 2012
Julie and Family,
I am so sorry and was shocked to hear about your dad. Know that I am thinking about you and your family at this difficult time. Hang on to all the wonderful memories.
Therese Plummer
July 25, 2012
I grew up living next to Johnnie when they lived on 6th st n.w. We use to play over in the junk yard. One time I beat johnnie up and his mother Sylvia called the cops on me. I was only 6-7 yrs old. We had alot of fond memories. I was shocked when I read he passed away. My condolences go out to you and the family.
Rose Studt
July 25, 2012
Dear Kathy & Family,We are so sorry for your loss. John was a very caring, upbeat kind of guy.Even though we weren't well aquainted we enjoyed the time we spent with you and him.He did an outstanding job as Operations Manager for the Association.We will keep you in our prayers. Vern & Dell Votroubek
Vern & Dell Votroubek
July 25, 2012
Kathy and family, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss and just want to say John helped me in allot OF Ways in my work life as i spent several years working with him,always had a smile, and was super to to have known him. He was a real friend to allot os us.
Larry Hardin
July 25, 2012
Dear Kathy and family. We were so shocked and saddened when we heard the news. John will be missed by both family and all of his friends. His good humor was infectious and his stories made all the "reunions" great fun. A lifetime of memories all told with John's extra twist on events. Our deepest sympathy to you and family. Laurence and Barbara Kelly
Laurence and Barbara Kelly
July 25, 2012
Dear Donnie,
My sincere sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Take care. Sincerely,
Mary Miller
Mary R Miller
July 25, 2012
Kathy,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Jeff Lara
July 25, 2012
John and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I met your dad years ago and he was the nicest, funniest person-I really enjoyed him. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless. Tonya
Tonya Sotelo
July 25, 2012
Kathy and Family - John and I were so sorry to learn of John's passing. I will see you on Thursday and Friday but wanted you to know now you are in our hearts.
John and Beverly
John and Beverly Taylor
July 25, 2012
So very sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Remember all of the love and happiness that you were able to share.
My sincerest condolences,
Valerie
Valerie Valenta
July 25, 2012
Donnie,
So sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Marin and Rick
Marin Schmitt
July 25, 2012
Donnie & Family, my thoughts are with you during this time of sadness, keep the happy times in your hearts.
Kirstin Miller
July 25, 2012
Very sorry for you and the family for your loss. We are very sorry we can not attend services as we are in Belgium at Daves.
Betty & John Decker
July 25, 2012
What a sad day it is to hear of John's passing. He always had a way of making the worst situations a little better. We don't know how he was able to retain all the stories he did but each one he told was more fun to listen to than the first time we heard it. We will never forget some of them. God speed John and please leave us a path to follow. We will miss you
Karen INSERT INTO guestbook VALUES (Zenisek) and Jerry Langfitt
July 25, 2012
Donnie, John and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I have very fond memories of him taking us fishing on the Mississippi when we were young kids. His way of life with us growing up together was a true inspiration for me raising my kids and I will always remember him for that. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Brian, Cathy and family
Brian Heusman
July 25, 2012
Kathy,
I was so sorry to hear of John's passing. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathryn Bergstrom
July 26, 2012
I hold fond memories from when I worked with John many years ago. Life was always brighter when we were fortunate enough to be with John.
Lyle Zody
July 26, 2012
Dear John & Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Remembering all the good times that you shared will hopefully help you find comfort in the days ahead.
Gretchen Schneider Kopecky
July 26, 2012
Kath,Johnny & I used to live across the street from each other,that was at 609 & 612 I ave.NW.We did lots of things we got in trouble for, but we all got a paddling back then.I remember Big John returning from WW2,and that was in 1945.What a lot of things we did together since then!He was my best friend and I hope to see him AGAIN.Sorry to you and the family!!I wanted to stop and see you both before I had to move to Tx.That was when I sent your class picture to Johnny.Words can't express how I feel about not stopping back then.Johnny and I have been friends and brothers since 1943-44 and always will be.My heart & sole goes out to all of you,there was no one more loved than Johnny and I have great sorrow for You,the sons,daughter,brothers & grandchildren.
I knew his Mom & Dad very well,and will see them all soon.
Jesus will handle that !!
Give the family my regards. Sincerely,
Jack Hardin & Family
Jack Hardin
July 26, 2012
Kathy & Family,
TJ and Monica shared many stories and laughs of John through the years. TJ was very fond of John and through the years shared many memories of fishing and cooking with John. You are all in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Ann & Tom Jubeck
Ann Jubeck
July 26, 2012
Donnie, JD and family:
while I didn't know your dad personally, I've heard nothing but GOOD things about him. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Cherie Davis
July 26, 2012
Kathy,We were so sorry to hear that we have lost a dear friend. He was always so much fun and we will always remember his humor. We will miss his presence at our gatherings. Mike and Roe Fandel
Mike&Rosemary Fandel
July 26, 2012
I am so sorry to all of you for your loss of a husband, dad, and grandpa. You will always have great memories. My favorite memory is ha had tha best Donald Duck impression! That was very fun growing up. My Prayers are with you.
Lisa INSERT INTO guestbook VALUES (Graham)Whitten
July 26, 2012
Donnie,
Im very sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your Dad. I will always remember him asking how Im doing, and sharing conversations with me evry time I would come over to your folks house to see you or pick you up. He almost always had somthing cooking on the stove and it always smelled so good when he would open the door to let me in. I will remember him as a funny, witty, and kind man who opened the door with an always "Hi Jeff, how are you?"
Donnie and family, you have my deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be missed.
Jeff Steadman & Family
July 27, 2012
Dearest Kathy, Julie, Johnny, Donnie and the entire Dolezal Family.
I have sat here several times trying to write something about John but each time I do a tear forms and I can not finish. He was an amazing man, I always enjoyed our times together, his stories and his teasing. His heart was large and he loved everyone he met. I can not say enough times how much I personally will miss him, I am fortunate to have many wonderful memories of him. He always made me feel like I was a part of the family, and he always asked how my family was, knowing all by name. The world was a better place with John Dolezal and we all will remember that forever. You are all, always in my heart. God Bless you all.
With much love,
Cory and Staci Conrad and Family.
Cory C Conrad
July 27, 2012
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. I remember John well from the Carlos days. And I was neighbors with Mike & Vickie. I have only good memories of all of you. Good people all of you! You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
John Penick
July 27, 2012
I just learned of your John's death. I want to extend my deepest sympathied to you,your children and granchildren. Mt memories of John was that he was a faithful worker and good provider. He did like to get people to laugh. Everyone always had such kind things to say about him. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Words feel inadequate at a time like this ... just know you are loved and supported by many prayers.
Rick Lang
July 27, 2012
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Robyn INSERT INTO guestbook VALUES (Dirks) Kisling
July 28, 2012
Dear Kathy & family,
My heart is heavy as I try to find words which might provide a bit of comfort for you.
Although I only visited with John a few times about Association business, he made quite a lasting impression on me. What a special, warm and kind person he was!
Before our conversations ended, the talk would always turn to cooking. Like two veteran Iron Chefs, we'd share tips and a favorite recipe or two. What a delight he was.
I am so pleased I had the opportunity to meet John. Heaven is very lucky.
Char Cordes
Fairfax, IA
Char Cordes
July 29, 2012
I was so sorry to here of John's passing. I worked for him many years ago, he was one of my farovite bosses. John wanted everyone to work and expected you to do your best, but the best thing about John was he was not afraid to tell you that you were a "Good Worker". Rockwell-Collins is a better place because of him and even though I've been gone from there for eight years they could use more John Dolezal's there. God Bless him and his family. Char Wink
Char Wink
August 1, 2012
Kathy - I am so sorry. I was looking through the obituaries for something else and ran across Johns. I was out of town at that time last year or I certainly would have contacted you. What a wonderful guy he was and what a great pair you made. What can I say except SORRY. Nancy McCray
Nancy McCray
July 16, 2013