Donald Wyzgowski

Donald J. Wyzgowski, age 64 of Amboy, died from injuries sustained in an auto accident on Sunday, September 18, 2005. He was born January 31, 1941 in Peru, Illinois the son of Joseph and Helen (Rogalla) Wyzgowski. Donald graduated from the St. Bede's Academy in Peru and went on to receive his associates degree from IVCC (LPO) and his bachelors and masters degrees from Illinois State University. He started his teaching and coaching career at Hales Franciscan High School in Chicago. Following a brief stay in Chicago, he returned to his Alma Mater of St. Bede. He then moved to Tinley Park High School and finally to Amboy where he retired as principal at Amboy Junior High School in 2003 Don was a member of the Illinois Football Coaches Association and the Illinois Athletic Directors Association. He was inducted into both the Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame and the Illinois Athletic Director's Hall of Fame in 2000. Several highlights of Don's career as a football coach include his Amboy Clipper teams state runner up finishes in 1979 and 1980 and also in 1984 when his team finished a perfect 13-0 and captured the Class 2A state championship. This was extra special for Don because his son was a member of that championship team. Don's life was marked by his contributions to students, both as a teacher and a coach. He found his greatest satisfaction in molding young men and women to strive to better themselves. Don's loves outside of school were fishing, golfing and his granddaughters. He will be deeply missed by all those whose lives he touched. Don was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Helen Wyzgowski. Don is survived by his son and daughter in law Mark and Julia Wyzgowski of Racine, WI, daughter and son in law Amy and Brian Bonnell of Lewis Center, Ohio; 5 granddaughters Jordyn, Jasmine and Jessey Wyzgowski and Kendall and Morgan Bonnell; a brother and sister in law Paul and Margo Wyzgowski of Bradenton, FL. He is also survived by four nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 beginning with a 10:00 AM prayer service in the Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy followed by a 10:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick Catholic Church Hall in Amboy with the Rev. Carl Beekman officiating. Cremation rites will follow. Burial of cremains will be held at a later date in St. Valentine Cemetery in Peru, Illinois. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 20, from 2:00 until 8:00 PM with a scripture service at 8:00 PM in the funeral Home. A memorial has been established to the Amboy Education Foundation.

Donald Wyzgowski

January 31, 1941 - September 18, 2005