Jahnke, Jack G.

1933 - 2008  (75 years)    Has 2 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Jahnke, Jack G.
  Born	4 May 1933	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Died	22 May 2008	Marshfield, Wood, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	23 Jul 2008
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Jack G. Jahnke, 75, of 480 13th Avenue, Lake Arrowhead, Nekoosa, went to his eternal reward Thursday, May 22, 2008, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. Burial was at St. Mary's Cemetery in Menasha. Jack was born May 4, 1933, in Appleton, to Harvey and Lucille Jahnke. He graduated from Appleton High School class of 1951. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a heavy equipment operator, stationed in Alaska. He married Shirley Kraft on July 27, 1957, in Menasha. He was employed at Sperry Univac/Unisys of Milwaukee for 35 years, retiring as a computer systems engineer and later was employed by Fresh Brands (Piggly Wiggly) in Sheboygan for five years as a retail tech. engineer. Jack served on the board of directors at Lake Arrowhead Golf Course where he was instrumental in the development of the Lakes course. He was a member of the Men's 18 Hole League. He worked as a starter at Lake Arrowhead and was known as the "Smiling Ranger." Jack was an active member of Sacred Heart Parish in Nekoosa and served as an usher and assisted in decorating the church. Jack's other interests included singing in the Lake Arrowhead Chorus, and outdoor activities such as golfing, hunting and watching his grandchildren play sports. Ever the family man, Jack was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He especially loved and enjoyed time spent with his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his beloved wife, Shirley; four children: Michael (Polly) Jahnke of Racine, Mark (Michele) Jahnke of Merrill, Joseph (Barb) Jahnke of Warner Robbins, GA, Mary Jahnke of Prairie du Sac; 11 grandchildren: Jason, Taylor Grant, Hope, Sammy Tim, Logan, Luke, Brianna, Tanner and Emma; two brothers: Richard (Carol) Jahnke of Appleton, and Neil (Dee) Jahnke of Ft. Myers, FL. He is further survived by many loving and caring friends at Lake Arrowhead. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Elaine Jahnke; and one brother, Keith Jahnke.
  Reference Number	5816
  Person ID	I316065	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	2 Sep 2018

  
  

  Father	Jahnke, Harvey,   b. 3 Mar 1902, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 1 Nov 1963  (Age 61 years)
  Mother	Schulze, Lucille,   b. 2 Jun 1901, Greenville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 18 Jun 1973  (Age 72 years)
  Family ID	F205800	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Kraft, Shirley
  Last Modified	26 Sep 2016
  Family ID	F205799	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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