Nick was born on March 16, 1947 in Uzdin, Yugoslavia to Jon Bulik Sr. and Saveta Cornea Bulik. Nick left to Paris, France at age 18 where he met his beloved wife, Angelina Stefan. They married in Paris and immigrated together to Chicago, IL in 1968 to pursue the American Dream.
In life, Nick could be described as steadfast, determined, and unwavering. When he and Angelina came to America, he went to work at National Lead, manufacturing cars. Eventually, Nick was hired to manage the grounds at Northwestern University. During his time there he was told he had 2 weeks of vacation expiring. So being the man he was, Nick got his old factory job back for 2 weeks instead of taking time to relax. His hard work was undeniable and paid off in 1979 when he purchased the future Bulik’s Amusement Center in Spooner, WI. It was in Spooner that Nick lived out his life and enjoyed his love of hunting, fishing, and breathing fresh air.
It’s sufficient to say that Nick exceeded the American Dream. In remembering his own life, Nick often said he escaped communism, came to this country not speaking the language, without an education, and no money. At his death, he was an extremely proud American, spoke 5 languages, supported 2 generations of college graduates, and was a self-made business owner. While these were amongst his accomplishments, Nick’s true pride was entirely selfless. If you talked to him for even a moment you’d feel his lovingness exude. Reflecting on his greatest triumph, he’d tell you about his family and how truly proud he was of all of them.
Nick was preceded in death by his father, Jon, his mother Saveta, his nephew Robert Bulik and friends Moise Brenic, Elmer and Herald Rheingans, and Tony Bohner. Nick will be sorely missed and survived by his wife Angelina Bulik, his two children Valentina Bulik-Bohner and Margareta Bulik, his sister Silvia (Todor) Miok, brother Jon (Konstanca) Bulik, and sister Draga (George) Jovica and grandchildren Anthony John Bohner II, Charles Nicolae Bohner, and Miriam Angelina Bohner.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 12th, 2020 at Malec and Sons Funeral Home, 6000 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60646, from 3:00pm until 8:00pm. A funeral liturgy will follow on Friday, November 13th, 2020 at St. Mary Romanian Orthodox Church, 4225 North Central Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60634, at 11:00am. Interment Rosehill Cemetery. In consideration of the safety of our guests and associates, Malec & Sons Funeral Home will adhere to the current gathering restrictions in the state of Illinois, which allow 25 or fewer guests at services. Proper social distancing must be practiced and all guests will be required to wear face masks at all times. Thank you for your cooperation. For more information, please call (773) 774-4100. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary Romanian Orthodox Church, 4225 North Central Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60634.
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