Jack's Memory Wall
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I am so saddened to hear about Jack's passing. I was thinking about him today and found this sad news. I had the opportunity of flying around with Jack for many many years. He was a man that always was proud to look impeccable and so kind. We had many great laughs on the jet and he will be missed.
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Rosa Skinner
December 4th, 2023 at 1:36pm
I met Jack when I first joined Whirlpool in 1985. I was a lab tech in Customer Assurance Home Economics. I worked with
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Colette Wismer
October 29th, 2023 at 3:50pm
Jan and Family: I am so sorry for your loss of Jack. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Raina and I worked at Heath Co.
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Sharon Hutchcraft
October 12th, 2023 at 11:22am
I am very saddened by Jack’s passing. I worked as part of his Team for about five years. I liked him personally because he was self confident, funny, and he made everyone feel like a part of the Team. I also liked him as a boss, because he was a great leader, who could see opportunities first and farther out than others and his ability to deliver business results made an extraordinary combination. On top of that, he was a humble leader, who knew how to build a team. Furthermore, he knew how to build a lasting Team. After so many years, we are still in contact and we cherish each other’s company. When I look back, Jack was probably one of the best bosses that I have ever had. He had such a positive influence on me. An example of this is that after returning from one of his frequent business trips, he followed a ritual of walking the hallways and stopping at each person’s desk to see how things were going. Reflecting back, he was a great “incidental mentor”. I say incidental because he led by example. I am glad I was able to learn from him. He had great judgment and excellent common sense. God bless him! Patricia Gooden
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Patricia Gooden
October 9th, 2023 at 9:54pm
Dear Jan, I'm very sorry to learn of Jack's passing. He was a good man. One of a kind. His talents were often underestimated, but his grit, determination, loyalty and high performance were always reliable and undeniable. To you and your family, please accept my sincere condolences. To Jack, Rest in Peace. Ed Dunn
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Ed Dunn
October 6th, 2023 at 8:05pm
I had to pleasure of meeting Jack & Jan years ago when Jack placed his mom (Raina) at Woodland Terrace Assisted Living in Bridgman. I bonded with Jack's mom from the very beginning! This started a bond with Jack & Jan as well. I consider them family after all these years. You could not ask for better folks to be "family" with. I then got the opportunity to take care of Vera, Jan's mother at Woodland Terrace in Coloma. What a treat she was!! It was about 4 years ago, when Jack called me and had a few questions regarding our facility for himself. This was difficult for me to know that Jack too; was needed assisted living. I made fond memories with Jack residing at Woodland Terrace. It is a special / private joke between Jack & I, but he will forever be my "Captain" & I will forever be his "Tennille" I miss you already! My love & condolences go out to Jan & family
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Shelley Brown
October 6th, 2023 at 9:49am
Jan, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you work through the loss of Jack. He was such a good friend to me and I too, will miss him very much. He truly was one of a kind!
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Paul Koehneke
October 6th, 2023 at 6:36am
Les had many fond memories of Jack growing up together in St. Joseph. We send heartfelt condolences.
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Les and Cindy Miller
October 6th, 2023 at 2:41am
I worked with Jack at Whirlpool. What a great guy! Always smiling & laughing! Jack really loved life. Rest in Peace Jack!
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Ed Anderson
October 5th, 2023 at 5:43pm
