Francis Richard Anthony "Dick" Dolack's Obituary
Francis Richard Anthony “Dick” Dolack, age 84, passed away at home on Saturday, December 29, 2018. He was born on August 6, 1934 to Michael and Rose (Dojcak) Dolack in Chicago, IL. Dick was a graduate of Ferris State University, where he obtained a Bachelors degree in Pharmacy. He retired in 1999 as a pharmacist from Brookhaven Medical Facility and retired in 1991 as an NFL Official after 26 years. Dick was a council member for the City of Norton Shores for 40 years, a board member for Goodwill Industries for 40 years, a member of the Muskegon County Airport advisory board, a board member for the Muskegon Community College Foundation, and a lifetime member of the Elks, Knights of Columbus, and Michigan Sport Sages. He has also been inducted into many Sports Halls of Fame throughout the State of Michigan and Illinois. Dick also owned D&B Sport Center for 38 years and continued to work scouting officials for the NFL after his retirement. Dick was a loyal member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. On August 20, 1955 he married Patricia Smith and she survives him along with 3 children, Rick (Cheryl) Dolack, Janet Dolack-Eckerle and David (Joy) Dolack; 8 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and brother, Michael (Sandy) Dolack. Dick was preceded in death by his parents and son-in-law, Glenn “Skip” Eckerle. A MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL will take place at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 3, 2019 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church (2929 McCracken) with Rev. Fr. Julian Reginato and Rev. Msgr. R. Louis Stasker presiding. VISITATION with the family will be 5PM – 8PM on Wednesday at The Lee Chapel, 6291 S. Harvey St., 231-798-1100. MEMORIALS can be directed to Norton Shores Fire and Police Departments and Harbor Hospice Foundation.
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