Harold Eugene Jack

Harold Eugene Jack, one of two sons of Adelia Leona (Campsey) and Emmett Henry Jack, was born on August 29, 1938 in Omaha, Nebraska.A He grew up in the Omaha area where he attended school through the 10th grade.A Harold enlisted in the United States Navy on August 29, 1955 and was honorably discharged on November 2, 1955.A Harold returned to Omaha and began work for the City of Omaha and State of Nebraska.A For 18 years, he worked at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Nebraska as a civil engineer.A Harold was employed with the Mills County Secondary Roads Department for another 18 years and retired asA Foreman.

Harold and Janis Marie Andrews were married on November 12, 1955 in Plattsmouth, Nebraska.A Their marriage was blessed with six children, Rory, Chris, Lorrie, Lisa, Brent, and Amy.A

Harold enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, and fishing.A Following his retirement, heA and JanisA camped and visited Branson often. A Harold was known as "Mr. Fixit" and considered a "jack of trades" who had a special fondness for using duct tape. He also found enjoyment in quilting for his family members.A Harold loved his family and grandkids, all who were his pride and joy.A He was a loving husband, wonderful father, and great friend to all who knew him. Harold's true calling was simplyA being aA grandfather. He always had time to go toA the park, visit the zoo, attendA school events, or tell his "grandpa stories" and jokes to his grandkids. A A
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Harold passed away on May 7, 2013 at Jennie Edmondson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa, at the age of 74 years, 8 months, and 8 days.A He was preceded in death by his parents.

Harold is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Janis Jack of Glenwood; children, Rory Jack, and Chris Jack, both of Glenwood, Lorrie Dame' and husband William of Fairview Heights, IL, Lisa Darby of Ohio, Brent Jack and wife Teresa of Emerson, IA, and Amy Martin of Glenwood; adopted daughter Kim Clark of Glenwood; 21 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; brother Franklin Jack and wife Susan of Concordia, KS; and many friends.

Memorials to Glenwood Lake Park Playground Equipment Fund

Interment in Glenwood Cemetery.

Loess Hills Funeral Home of Glenwood in charge of arrangements.