John (Jack) O. Rothermel Jr., 88 was born on July 15, 1932 and passed away peacefully on February 9th, 2021. He was the loving husband of Shirley, doting father of Jill and Cheryl (Tom) Welsh, fond brother of Robert (Marsha) Rothermel and brother-in-law of Audrey (late Ralph) Nosal, and dear uncle of Derrick (Molly) and the late Lindsay (Michael) Pawula.
Jack was a chartered property casualty underwriter for over 60 years and managed his own insurance brokerage agency. By day, he was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed shooting, hunting, fishing, and boating. At night, he put on his dancing shoes, and was the star dancer of the ballroom. Jack played the French Horn with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He loved to tell jokes and had a heart of gold. Visitation Sunday, February 14, 2021 from 1pm until 5pm at Oehler Funeral Home 2099 Miner St., Des Plaines, IL., and Monday February 15, 2021 from 10am until time of Funeral Mass 11am at St. Emily Catholic Church 1400 E. Central Rd. Mt. Prospect, IL. 60056. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Funeral info 847-824-5155