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Jerry Svarz Obituary

Jerry J. Svarz, age 92, passed away December 26, 2008. He was a 55 year resident of LaGrange. Retired chemist from Armour, Bio-Process, Nalco and G.D. Searle, Mr. Svarz held in excess of 20 U.S. patents. He taught classes in advanced organic chemistry and glass blowing at Roosevelt University in Chicago. He also owned and operated Glass Associates, a scientific glass blowing company. Survived by his sons; Robert (Carol), Gerald, Jim (Barb) and Roger. Grandchildren; Robert, Joseph (Eileen), Michael (Trisha), Megan (Aaron), Jessica, Stephanie and Max. Great grandchildren; Kaylee, Katlin, Joseph III and Miranda and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife Estelle nee Sadowski, his parents Frank and Albina, sisters Albina and Mildred and several brother and sister-in-laws. He was a good man. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 30 at St. John's Lutheran Church in LaGrange. Interment was private.

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Published by Central Cook Suburban Life on Dec. 30, 2008.

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Jerry J. Svarz I-II-III (Thanksgiving 2008)

January 6, 2009

Kerstin Lampert

January 1, 2009

Aloha,
I'm sending the Svarz family my sincerest condolences. I worked with Jerry at Nalco; and I always eadmired his intelligence, and enjoyed his personality.
Kerstin Lampert

Joanne Ford-Pollack

December 31, 2008

Jerry was always one of my favorite people and definitely a good person. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Willam E Albrecht

December 31, 2008

I'll never forget the first time I met Jerry. I don't think my hand will ever be the same from that "firm" handshake from one of the nicest people. My sincere condolences to the whole family.

Claude Wolf

December 31, 2008

I offer my sincere condolences to his family. In addition to teaching me a lot of basic chemistry, Jerry had the hardest handshake of anyone at Nalco.

Wayne Zarnecki

December 31, 2008

Jerry will be missed by many. I had the privilege of working with him during my early years at Nalco. He called things the way he saw them, worked passionately, and was a friend.

Phil Petersen

December 31, 2008

Sorry to hear of your father's death today. I knew him back in the late 70s at Clearing. What a handshake!

Tom Hope

December 31, 2008

When I worked at LaGrange Federal-Countryside 1979-96 I enjoyed many an interesting conversation with my good customer Jerry. He was a real nice guy. May he rest in peace.

Carol Morgan

December 31, 2008

Jerry was one of the nicest men at Nalco and gave the best hug you could ever have been given. I will truly miss him. My prayers and blessings to the family.

Carol Morgan Shorewood

John Hurlock

December 31, 2008

Robbie, Gerald, Jim, roger
Elsa and I were so sad to hear that Jerry passed away. I had many fond memories of working with Jerry at Nalco. He was indeed a good man. You are in our prayers.
John and Elsa Hurlock

John Webb

December 31, 2008

I was so sorry to hear about Jerry's passing. I worked with him at Nalco and learned a lot about glass blowing from him. I will miss him.

sharon goldstein

December 30, 2008

robbie, gerald, jim, roger
we were so sad to hear uncle jerry passed away...you and your families are in our prayers
carol and sharon

Janine McCollum

December 29, 2008

Rob and Family...
Me & the girls are sorry to hear of your loss. We are thinking about you and will keep your family in our prayers. Much sympathy...Janine and girls

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