WILLIAM DOLAK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP | Mary Dolak

Contact: Mary Dolak

Mary created this scholarship in memory of her husband, a former Biology professor at Rock Valley College, to honor his many years teaching at RVC. William started teaching in the biology department in 1967. William also served for some time as the department chairman. Mary says that he loved every minute of his teaching at RVC. William would be glad that he could help students continue their education that might not otherwise be able to do so.

William was born on November 7, 1931 in Joliet, Illinois to William and Sophie (Natkoski) Dolak. Bill graduated from Joliet Catholic High School. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Bill married Mary Gillespie on August 18, 1956 in Joliet, Illinois. He received his BS and MS from Illinois State University. Bill taught high school in Michigan and Illinois. He then began teaching Biology at Rock Valley College. He served as chairman in the Biology Department. Bill spent over 30 years in education. He also had a passion for gardening and travel and enjoyed playing bridge. He passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019, at the age of 87.