Gerald Bonczyk

Gerald “Jerry” Bonczyk beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on August 30, 2022 at age 87.

Jerry is the beloved husband of 60 years of Bonnie L. nee Zimmermann; loving father of Jim (Cathy) and Mark (Jenny); cherished grandfather of Jenna, Nathan and Andrew; dear brother of Dianna Pappadakis; fond uncle of many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Jerry and Bonnie made their home in Schaumburg, IL for the past 55 years and were faithful members of Cornerstone Faith Community Church for 49 years. Jerry served on the church council for many years and helped with the food pantry.

Jerry retired from Sloan Valve Company after 37 years as a tool and die maker. He enjoyed attending car shows and had a beloved Lionel train collection.

Jerry traveled the world with Bonnie, the love of his life, to experience the history of many amusement parks and attractions. Jerry was a long-time member of National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA) and would help Bonnie with the Heritage Fund and Auctions at the many events they attended. He rode over 500 roller coasters worldwide, and each one from the back seat at least once. In 2021 NAPHA presented Jerry and Bonnie with the inaugural Lifetime Service Award named in their honor.
In lieu of flowers, the family would ask that donations be made to the NAPHA’s Heritage Fund, P.O. Box 871, Lombard, IL 60148-0871 https://napha.org/Preservation/Heritage-Fund or Cornerstone Faith Community Church https://cornerstonefaith.church/give or send to 118 First St. Bloomingdale, IL 60108.
Arrangements by Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory Roselle. Info (630) 529-5751.