- Date Of Birth: July 7, 1929
- Date Of Death: April 28, 2020
- State: Illinois
Jack “Flea” Walsh, 90, of LaSalle, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at home. Jack was born July 7, 1929 in LaSalle to John and Clara (Maier) Walsh. He married Geraldine White on January 1, 1953 at St. Patrick’s Church, LaSalle. He was a graduate of St. Patrick’s School, LaSalle-Peru High School, Class of 1947, L-P-O Junior College and Western Illinois University. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Japan during the Korean War.
Jack attended St. Valentine’s Church, Peru and was a member of the VFW and the Chopper’s Club. He taught grade school in Troy Grove and Mendota. Jack was a well known sports athlete and fan. He was proud to have qualified for the Sweet 16 in basketball and baseball during his high school years. Favorite memories included playing in the state tournaments and watching later L-P teams do the same. He was also very proud of being named an LPHS Super Fan. For years, Jack, along with his friend, Whitey Nolasco, attended every single L-P game for every sport.
They often attended multiple games per day, including weekends and holidays. He was also an avid Notre Dame Fighting Irish fan.Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Gerry; two sons, Jack Walsh of LaSalle and Jay Walsh of Elgin; one brother, George Walsh of Peru; two sisters-in-law, Karon Walsh of Ladd and Judy White of Elgin and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Mary (Louie) Orlandini and Betty (Dale) Eiten; one brother, Robert Walsh; one sister-in-law, Louise Walsh and two brothers-in-law, William and Clark White.
