After graduating from Barrington High School in 1972 and Yale University in 1976, Fencik played 12 seasons for the Chicago Bears and was a member of the 1985 Super Bowl champions. John Gary Fencik (born June 11, 1954) is a former professional American-football free safety and an executive with Adams Street Partners. Prayers will be said at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St., Barrington, followed by a mass at 10 a.m. in St. Anne Catholic Church, 120 N. Ela St., Barrington. "We wanted to showcase the talent that has come from Barrington High School, and we started talking withSue Ferry andDon Thompson, co-chairs of the Barrington High School Alumni Association. Following his football career, Fencik has worked in the finance industry. In a near-perfect season for the Bears, it is somehow perfect symmetry that the oldest offensive starter and the oldest defensive starter very well could be the teams two most valuable players.. [10] However, as of 2008, the State of Illinois found that Barrington had not made Adequate Yearly Progress as a part of the federal No Child Left Behind Act, as multiple student sub-groups failed to make minimum progress.[11]. Duerson told the Tribunes Ed Sherman on Jan. 20, 1986, as the Bears prepared for Super Bowl XX: It wasnt so much what he said to me. She enjoyed giving to many charities and causes. Ivy League guy. Related To Christopher Fencik, Garrison Fencik . "He was an avid supporter of athletic programs. February 26, 2013 by Barrington Hills Observer. In 2013, Barrington High School's Chamber Choir, formerly under the direction of Nancie Kozel-Tobison, was among 5 high school choral programs in the United States to perform in a choir festival in Carnegie Hall run by Choirs of America. Long after his retirement as an administrator and teacher, John Fencik was a mainstay at Barrington High School sporting events. As a member of the 1985 Chicago Bears Super Bowl Championship team, as someone who was named twice to the Pro Bowl, and now, as a successful businessman, Fencik will share the secrets of his success and reminisce about his days back at Barrington High School. The first part of the evening at the high school is open to all ages. Still, he felt compelled to put off full-time investment and mortgage banking for two more seasons with the Bears. He moved from strong safety to free safety after Planks retirement and mentored strong safeties Todd Bell and Dave Duerson as they became Pro Bowl players. At Yale, Fencik played wide receiver, catching 86 passes for 1,435 yards and 7 touchdowns from 1973 to 1975. Gary Fencik proved his point long ago, the Tribunes Don Pierson wrote on Dec. 22, 1985, that he can abuse his brain and still use it.. Posted in Topics Of Interest | Leave a Comment. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to your favorite charity or cause in Adeline's name. For more information and to register to attend tomorrows program featuring Gary Fencik, visit 220Foundation.org. He graduated from Northwestern and Yale Universities and is currently a partner and head of business development for Adams Street Partners, a global private equity investment management firm in Chicago. Gary can be reached by phone at (847) 381-7529 (Ameritech Illinois). The Barrington 220 Educational Foundation and BHS Alumni Association are presenting a special Alumni Legends eventat 7 p.m. Monday, March 11 at Barrington High School. That was the time they'd gone through a growth spurt. He also recorded 2 sacks and recovered 13 fumbles, returning them for 65 yards. Check out our stunning collection of Aqua Marine and other blue stones for this Spring season! He remained as dean until 1969 and also was a golf coach for the school. Hell regale us with tales from his storied career, from playing football at BHS and Yale University to being a member of the legendary 1985 Chicago Bears Super Bowl team. FREE interactive STEM Lab at Quest Academy! From the @BarringtonVillageFarmersMarket to @SpringCreekStewards to @Hopes_In, @ShelterIncAH & the @BarringtonAreaLibrary, there are some exciting ways to lend a hand as the warm weather returns. Chicago Bears Super Bowl Champion, Gary Fencik, will be visiting with students and other guests at a special event happening at Barrington High School tomorrow night. We assume that Adeline J Fencik and Christopher Fencik were among three dwellers or residents ever lived at this place. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. 365+ Things to See, Do & Celebrate in Barrington, IL, Athletes, Barrington 220 Educational Foundation, Barrington High School, Causes & Giving, District 220, Football, Schools, Sports, The List Year to Date, Things to Do, 42. There is something in the performance that is as valid as anything. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? Gary Fencik & The Super Bowl Shuffle. Purchase tickets and make reservations by March 1 byclicking here. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Fencik was picked by the Miami Dolphins in the 1976 NFL draft before coming to the Bears, where he played free safety for 12 years and is still the team leader in interceptions and total tackles. While not sponsored by the IHSA, the school also sponsors teams for men and women in ice hockey and lacrosse, in addition to pom poms. Gary Fencik holds the team record with 38 interceptions one ahead of Richie Petitbon and two more than Charles Tillman. John Gary Fencik Position: DB 6-1 , 194lb (185cm, 87kg) Born: June 11 in Chicago, IL (Age: 68-253d) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 2x Pro Bowl 1x All-Pro 1x SB Champ 45 SUMMARY Career G 164 AV 97 Int 38 Yds 488 TD 1 Gary Fencik Overview Game Logs Career Postseason 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 Player Game Finder We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. Not even being mayor of Chicago compares to the power experienced by a football player who has just intercepted a pass with millions of people watching, thousands cheering, 11 chasing.. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date to be determined. Fencik said the Super Bowl championship, earned with a 46-10 win over the Patriots, completed his career. Plus, I want to win too much.. He grew up a fan of the Bears in Zion and Barrington and joined them in 1976, the final year of the teams 13-year playoff drought after the 1963 NFL championship. "He was the first in his family to finish high school and college. Barrington High School is a public four-year high school located in Barrington, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. They suggested contacting Fencik who lives in the Chicago area," Geleske said. [7], Last edited on 24 February 2023, at 04:00, "Once a Dolphin, Fencik succeeds as Bears safety", "The Super Bowl Shuffle: A GIF-Heavy Ranking of Every Verse", "Pulaski Day Special: All-Time, All-Polish Bears Team", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gary_Fencik&oldid=1141255100, This page was last edited on 24 February 2023, at 04:00. When the Bears were losing, Fencik didnt go along to get along. "His mother [the late Helen] was widowed when she was 28 with four kids," said Mr. Fencik's wife of more than 50 years, Adeline. (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 78 (458th overall since 1960). In addition to his wife and son, survivors include two daughters, Renee Hartoon and Karen; three other sons, Rick, Scott and Christopher; three sisters, Mary Pogar, Irene Bugno and Ann Boras; and 12 grandchildren. [7] In 1999, Barrington voters approved an additional bond issuance for substantial remodeling and expansion of the high school. A reception for adults only will follow at the Barrington Country Bistro. Like Walter Payton he refuses to fade away. "We are hoping that students of all ages will attend to hear how someone from Barrington has succeeded in his professional life," saidGeleske. We present them here for purely educational purposes. My dad was just always there.". Call us at 224-633-2188 to reserve an appointment today. A four-time first-team All-Pro and two-time Pro Bowl selection, Fencik is the Bears all-time leader in interceptions[1] and total tackles. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 2:31PM. Born and raised in Ukraine, Nick Nagorski of, National Volunteer Month is coming up in April, [showcaseidx shortcode encountered an error]. Fencik didnt do much of that early in his career. UNLOCK PROFILE. Gary Fencik Senior Partner, Investor Relations Chicago Gary focuses on the development of institutional client and consultant relationships, and works with other members of the investor relations team to serve the needs of Adams Street Partners' clients. June 11,1954 Fencik worked with Wells Fargo and UBS before joining Adams Street Partners in 1995. [citation needed]. Adeline was the loving wife of the late John Fencik; loving mother of the late Karen Adele Fencik, John Gary (Sandy) Fencik, Thomas Scott (Peggy) Fencik, Eric Adam (Beth) Fencik, Renee Suzanne (Robert) Hartoon, and Christopher John Fencik; beloved grandmother of John Patrick Fencik, Charles Fencik, Garrison Fencik, Evan Fencik, Matthew Fencik, Elyse Fencik, Adam Fencik, Noah Fencik, Lauren Fencik-Nergenah, Megan Leigh Hartoon, Stephanie Anne Hartoon-Turner, and Amy Christine Hartoon-Burns; cherished sister of Raymond Glow and Grace Gove; and loving daughter of the late Wanda and Adam Glow. A more intimate reception will follow the program at the Barrington Country Bistro where guests will be able to meet Gary Fencik. Barrington White House Conversation with Gary Fencik 2020Hosted by Glenn ReedA conversation that's timely as Gary Fencik reflects on Football Family and life. He played college football at Yale University and joined Chicago for the 1976 season after being selected by the Miami Dolphins in the tenth round of that year's draft. He received his bachelor's degree in science and history from Culver-Stockton College, Canton, Mo., in 1953 and a master's degree in educational administration from Roosevelt University, Chicago, in the 1960s. Searching for some signs of spring and summer? He got his master's degree after he had five children. Enjoy the YouTube video. He was the team's defensive captain through the 1980s including 1985 Super Bowl championship season. Adeline Julia Fencik (nee Glow), 91, of Zion and Barrington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Mr. Fencik was previously a physical education teacher, basketball coach, golf coach and dean of boys at Zion-Benton Township High School in Zion. The foundation is a not-for-profit, volunteer organization that finds the funds for initiatives that enhance learning but are not otherwise supported by tax revenues. PFR HOF Monitor: 46.45 (78th among DB, average HOF DB is 98.02). For more information, visitwww.220foundation.org. Learn more about presenting a program, becoming a 3rd Thursday artist, receiving update emails and more HERE. I was angry, screaming and yelling at some players, Fencik told Pierson on Sept. 4, a few weeks later. [7] Groundbreaking on the high school took place on July 10, 1948, and engineer George Gilfeather supervised the ensuing construction almost daily. Dont miss out on whats happening in Barrington. The school sponsors interscholastic athletic teams for young men and women in basketball, cross-country, cheerleading, golf, gymnastics, soccer, swimming, diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball, and water polo. 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