August 11, 2026

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco honors the wonderful life of our longtime friend, Jack Bickel. For decades, Jack was a leader on the Board of Governors for BGCSF, including serving as Board Chair. Jack was honored by the Club in 2018 for a legacy of excellent service to BGCSF and was also past president of The Guardsmen and the Bohemian Club.

“Jack was one of my very favorite people and an excellent Board member,” said BGCSF President Rob Connolly. “Jack’s service to the San Francisco community was well known and admired. He was always kind and respectful, funny and warm – he had a heart of gold.”

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco extends its most heartfelt condolences to Jack’s wife Lurline and his entire family. We are honored to have been an important part of Jack’s extraordinary life.

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