I just learned of Donald's passing.  I am devastated, I had always wanted to talk to him again, even if for one last time.  I wanted to tell him how much his friendship meant to me, how very special he was and how he lit up some of my darkest days.  I will cherish the memories of us traveling together through Michigan for our Medicare classes.  I regret not having reached out sooner so that I could have had just one more chance to talk to him.

Tim, I am so sorry for your loss.  

I miss Donald so much.  He was always happy and pleasant to work with.  May he continue to rest in peace.   He was a wonderful person.  He is truly
Missed. 

My friend. We grew up on the same block and were friends for a long time 

Uncle Donald was always kind to me.  He had so many stories to tell and always knew how to make me laugh. I always enjoyed our talks.  His last message to me was: “I think everything will be okay. Why? You ax me, because it has to be.”  You are right Uncle Donald, everything will be okay. We are just really going to miss you! Thank you for always being kind, sweet, talkative, and for just being you! It was an honor to be your niece. I’m going to miss you. 
Love,
Christine 

Donald and I have been close friends since high school.  We spent quite a bit of time together in the 1980s.  We both loved to dance.  I will miss him dearly, especially his enthusiasm for life, laughter, and story-telling.   We never lost touch with each other over the years.  Whenever we spoke or visited, it was like no time had passed.   He was such a good friend and a nice person to everyone.  Fly free gentle soul, see you on the other side.

I will always hear that laugh and those stories intertwined with that wicked sense of humor.  I will always admire the sacrifices he made in the Service. I will always strive to emulate his unconditional love for all lives … especially the less fortunate and those who need rescuing.  I will always be thankful for the privilege of seeing firsthand what is means to be good-to-the-core.  I will always think of Donald with a smile. 

Worked with Don for a short time at WPS. What a gentleman. Extremely professional but so much fun. A wonderful person I will dearly miss. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. 

Dear friend, I always had fun being your friend and coworker, you were well qualified in doing your job, we could always count on you, I enjoyed our lunches, you were always pleasure to meet and discuss everything of importance to us, I am going to miss you enormously, you lived your life well.

Donald and I worked together at BCBSIL and I do remember his sense of humor and his hearty laugh.  He was kind to everyone and always offered to help someone who had a question or was behind on something.  I also remember him participating in the Veterans ceremonies BCBS sponsored.  The BCBSIL family remembers him as a co-worker and a friend.  This is so sad to lose someone  at such a young age.  Sympathies to his family (from a member of his work family).   

Judy O


Donald was a wonderful friend.   We shared great memories in the Special Investigations Department at BCBSIL.  Donald was always kind and helpful to everyone.  Donald had a great smile and loved to tell jokes.  We remained friends on Facebook, Messenger, and Linked In.  Donald will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace my friend.   

My dearest and oldest friend since we were 4 years old.  The memories are numerous   From starting kindergarten together to attending Cody.  Playing with your match box cars hide n seek at nite baseball and dodgeball at the little park and my backyard.  Riding our bikes down derby hill and going to catch tadpoles in rouge park, going to the warren theater every Saturday matinee.  The Dairy Lee evergreen little store jan’s , Randy’s and Mary’s was our regular stops on a almost daily basis.  We even got pretend marry at 5 years old because our sisters wanted to be sisters  by family.   Sitting on my porch listening to music and just talking and laughing.  The times at your parents cabin in Irish hills. Then life took us different routes you went into the Navy and I got real married.  You went on to work at BcBs and I went to Ma Bell.  You ended up in Chicago and I ended up here.  We keep telling each other we will meet up again.  Hopefully it will be in Heaven til then take care of my son Danny and give hugs n kisses to your parents and mine till we meet up always and forever your BFF  1st wife and sister de-di. Love ya !

Diane leszczynski Garfield-Guse

Donald was one  of my favorite cousins.  He was so funny and I loved to talk with him when I could.  Donald was a deeply caring man who loved family.  You will be missed!  Donna

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Donald P. Bolak

19 agosto, 1954 – 10 diciembre, 2020

Drake & Son Funeral Home

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