I am watching the Head of the Charles Regatta and got the notion to look up John since he coached me at MoHarve 1970-72. I was extremely saddened to just read of his passing.  I admired his coaching style as well as valued him as one of my professors. I always hoped that we would cross paths again one day.  I have always cherished the memories of how a crew of wild young boys continued to torture him and his attempts to try and rein us in.  Two Spring breaks to Florida and the time a few of us “borrowed” the launch late one night for a painting of the schools name on a bridge abutment.  My condolences to all who we’re privileged to know him.  Chuck Eberson😢

To Sherrill  and Family—Edie and I are very sorry for your loss I know we haven’t seen you for a long time but it seems like yesterday when we were all around the Theta Chi house and all the fun we all had. There were several of us that Married your friends.  John was a special person and we thank you both again for being in our wedding 56 years ago . Heaven just got a gem.   Edie and Jeff Mays

I had the pleasure of working with John in his role as CEO of Bodine Electric Company.   My key memory is his persistence in pursuing an idea once he had it in his head.  His BMO team enjoyed working with him over many years.  He and his spirit will be missed on this earth.  I offer my and our condolences to Sherrill and his entire family.    Carl Skoog, BMO Harris Bank

Dear Sherrill,
Ralph and I are so incredibly sad to learn of John’s death. He was such a kind and gentle man who absolutely adored you. How blessed you are to have shared so many fun times over the years. Your book of memories must be full with all the great times you two experienced. We remember with great fondness spending time with you at Mardi Gras! John’s legacy is your children and grandchildren and his devotion to all of you. Try to think of him as the brightest star in the sky and each time you gaze upon it—————extra twinkles will come your way. 
Much love, 
Helen & Ralph Applegate 

My memories of John go back many years to the early 60’s.They are pleasantly filled with the naïveté of youth: settling into our freshman year at Purdue; living in H1; pledging at 359 Vine; double dating with John and Sherrill; rowing crew on the Wabash; spending a short 
holiday break with John and family at their River Forest home; and much more.

I remember John, even in those early days, as one who was stubbornly loyal to his friends and his beliefs.
Rest in Peace ,John.

With Fond Memories,
Lanny Raimondo 




To the Bodine family,
John was a friend and a Theta Chi  fraternity brother.  My wife, Linda and I were sorry to hear about his passing.  He will be missed for his quick wit and his friendly smile.  Because of John and Sherrill introducing us, Linda and I have been happily married for 52 years.  Our deepest condolences to Sherrill and family.
God Bless,
Doug and Linda Hendrickson

 

My most sincere condolences to the Bodine family. I had the honor of working at Bodine Electric Company from 1993 to 1998. In that period I was welcomed into the BECO family, the most wonderful people under the leadership of John Bodine.  Warmth and compassion are only two words of many that describe this man.   Peace.  

I remember one time when John was walking through the Peosta plant. My beard was getting longer and he was always one for cracking jokes. He looked at me and said"Mike are you trying to become one of the duck guys?" From the show Duck Dynasty. I will always remember his since of humor and I will always keep his memory close. God Speed John R Bodine.

It has been a very long time since I have seen John, but he was always a very giving, friendly and caring man.  The world needs more of men like John Bodine.

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John Royal Bodine

October 16, 1943 – June 28, 2020

Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home

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