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Bookstore's Backbone Lost in Tragic Crash
8 Sep
Summary
- Longtime employee Rich Wojcikowski died in a car crash.
- He managed daily operations and built store fixtures.
- Wojcikowski was known for his professionalism and organization.
Bookie's Chicago is grappling with the unexpected death of Rich Wojcikowski, a vital employee who passed away Friday in a car crash. Wojcikowski, 57, was described by owner Keith Lewis as the "backbone" of the West Beverly bookstore, playing an indispensable role in its success for nearly ten years.
His influence extended across all facets of the business. Wojcikowski managed daily operations, constructed storage and fixtures, and represented the store within the community at book fairs and through customer deliveries. His colleagues remember him as exceptionally professional and organized.
Wojcikowski's reliability allowed owner Keith Lewis to continue teaching, highlighting the profound impact of his contributions. The community, including schools and vendors, will deeply feel his absence. Bookie's Chicago plans to create a memorial book for community members to share memories with his family.
