Jack Bong

Thank you for being a friend to me Jack.

Jack was a good person. He was fun to work with and a friend. I will miss Jack. My sincere sympathy to the entire family.

My deepest sympathy to you, Diane, Sabrina and Rob. Jack was a great husband and a great dad. I know he leaves a huge hole in your lives. But, keep Jack in your lives with the many fond memories that you have and the bountiful love that you've known. You now have a tremendous guardian angel watching over you from above. Jack was a great friend. He was always there for you, no matter what. Always ready, willing and able. He had a genuine kindness that you felt when ever you were around him. So Jack, I miss you so much, but I'm not saying goodbye . . . until we meet again my dear friend.

My prayers and Deepest Sympathy to the Bong Family! May God comfort you all at this difficult time. Jack was a classmate at Cudahy High School.

My dear big brother. Sorry boys, but Jack was my best looking brother with the best hair and incomparable mustache! He also was my bodyguard and back in the day, no Cudahy punks would think twice about harassing me. He could be fierce and I always felt safe with him around. Still he was the most gentle soul and cared so deeply. His youthful escapades were legendary and perhaps not exactly exemplary and it was no secret that his path in life could have been much different. But he had the good fortune to find Diane and that made all the difference. He didn’t always make the best choices, but he hit it out of the park when he teamed up with this incredible lady! Then Sabrina entered their lives and another facet of Jack emerged and blossomed. This beautiful child captivated him completely and his transformation to an amazing father was added to his resume. I don’t think he fully recognized how special he was or how tall he stood among us. I am sad but I am truly grateful to have Jack as my brother and so very proud of the man and the life he lived. I love you Jack.

I don't know how to start this but Jack was my Brother. He was a good man a great husband and a Father that anyone would be proud to have. I was three years older than me but Jack was years older than me in so many ways. He was his own man and although others may disagree I believe he was tied with Larry and myself for the humor award. The proof was when Larry, Jack and myself were out on October 31st and everywhere we went people were is customs. Larry and Jack came up with the idea that we become the unknown comic brothers. We went to the nearest food store and got big grocery bags and cut out eye holes. The rest is history. He did things that were predictable and he also did things that amazed me. He was always there to help when called upon. He is what every good brother should be but usually most fall short. The last thing I said to him was "I love you man" and although it was hard to hear he told me he loved me back. I also know that when my time comes, Jack will be waiting for me with his contagious smile and a twelve pack of his now famous Schmidt Sport Pack.

It is hard to believe that Uncle Jack has passed away he was always so full of laughter and life. Although I didn’t get to see him as often as I would like, the memories came flooding back and I have been thinking about him. There are a few things that I will remember about him and tell people because even though he’s gone from his body he will still live on in our memories. First, Uncle Jack was the funniest of the Bong kids. Sorry, Uncle Roger, but it’s true, and this declaration might make you a little upset and Uncle Jack would absolutely laugh about it. He could make jokes at his siblings like nobody’s business. And saying that Uncle Jack is the funniest of the Bong clan is in the realm of being a Super Bowl Champion. Being a fly on the wall during cribbage or Sheepshead was one of the most entertaining things I remember from childhood. Second, Thank you Uncle Jack for teaching me to use a seatbelt. This is one of those lessons learned “the hard way.” Back then it was not uncommon to let your kids ride in the front seat, or the back seat, or roll around on the floor. My dad thought it was funny to let me bounce around the front seat of the truck driving around in the pastures of our farm- I never stayed put because I didn’t know what a seatbelt was and didn’t wear it. This all changed one day in an intermission from a Sheepshead game when Jack and I went to run an errand and got into an accident with an old lady who ran a stop sign outside of Roger and Lynn’s hours. I smacked the dashboard pretty hard and he taught me to wear a seat belt! This also reminded me of the first time (and last time) I rode a snowmobile. Jack had his in New Richmond and took me, a very reluctant 5ish year old) for a ride around the farmhouse. This ride came to an abrupt ending when we were both dramatically dismounted after striking hit a 10 inch pole sticking out of the ground covered in 12 inches of snow. Come to think of it, I should’ve though twice about getting in the car. Finally, the last big memory I want to share (there are many others) is that I will always remember him for how much he loved his family. Aunt Diane was so cool and fun to meet and was the center of his universe! I loved her too, instantly because she meant so much to him. This love was only matched, and then multiplied by the addition of Sabrina to their family. He was so proud and had so much love for these two amazing women. He will live on in you and all of us who had the privilege to know him. Uncle Jack, you are loved and will be missed!

So very sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. Much love to you all.

Very sorry to hear about the passing of Jack. Our thoughts and prayers are with you on this difficult time.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.