Jack L. Smith
Tuesday, December 19, 1939
Date of Death:
Monday, April 7, 2014
Age:
74 years old
Visitation
Date: Wednesday April 09, 2014
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Thursday April 10, 2014
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Christ United Methodist Church [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Thursday April 10, 2014
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Christ United Methodist Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Grandview Memorial Gardens [ view map ]
Tuesday, December 19, 1939
Date of Death:
Monday, April 7, 2014
Age:
74 years old
Tuesday, December 19, 1939
Date of Death:
Monday, April 7, 2014
Age:
74 years old
Jack L. Smith
Jack L. Smith, age 74, passed away on April 7, 2014 at his home in Rochester, with his wife and family by his side.
Jack was born on December 19, 1939 in Chester, MN to Roy and Leona Smith. He graduated from John Marshall High School. On July 25, 1981 he married Karen Marquardt (Schlief) at Christ United Methodist Church in Rochester. Jack owned and operated J&J Upholstery in Rochester for over 30 years. He loved racing, and was a stock car driver for 25 years. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and his loyal dog Kirby. He also enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling and camping.
He is survived by his wife Karen, his children Grant Marquardt (Dawn) of Rochester, Renae Pederson (Rich) of Oak Creek, WI, Randy Marquardt (Andrea) of San Antonio, TX, Jacklyn Bedtke (Mike) of Dover two sisters Joanne Blazing of Viola, Debbie Smith of Rochester, brothers Marvin Smith (Kathy) of Rochester, Randy Smith (Tammy) of Rochester, Rick Smith of IA, grandchildren Sydney and Payton Pelzel of TX, Ashley, Corey, and Kaley of Oak Creek, WI, Courtney Marquardt and Joshua Watson of Rochester, Sam and Levi of TX, Mikey and Jackson of Dover, and a great grandson, Zachary Siewart of Rochester.
He is preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, a son Bob, and a daughter Leanne.
A funeral service for Jack will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at Christ United Methodist Church with Rev. Michael Wuehler officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Wednesday April 9, 2014 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will be in the Grandview Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Rochester.
Macken Funeral Home is handling the arrangements and online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Jack L. Smith has received the following condolences.
To the family of Jack Smith,
The lord needed him and called him home. I will miss him a lot and am very greatfull to have known him for such a long time. May he rest in peace.
Peace be unto you,
Harold Oviatt
Lots of hugs and prayers going out to Jack's family! I'll never forget the first time I met Jack at Brookside Campground! I have many special memories of Jack and and his family. He was always willing to help anyone out and expected nothing in return except a smile and maybe a hug. Wish I were there to hug you all! ~~~ Paulette
Love you all so much and praying that your hearts can heal. Everyone told me when dad passed that it takes time/ well I still miss him dearly. And will miss Uncle Jack and think of him always, Things just don't seem right without our family, we need our family to turn to, in times of celebration and times of terrible sadness like this. It's not right they should be taken from us. But knowing that they can help us in spirit and watch over all we do, helps a little. We have many up there looking out over us and I have faith that I will see them again some day.
Our deepest sympathies
I remember watching Jack race, he was awesome! Great times at the track. The families would get together and play cards.
Our family has know Jack since I was a little kid and I am 51. I use to play with Leanne when both families lived in Chester.
Know that the Weatherly's are thinking of you all
Sincerely,
Renee
Dear Karen and family,
I just wanted to send a note to say my thoughts and prayers are with you in time of sorrow. I can't make the service but wanted you to know I'm thinking of you. I'm so sorry for your lose.
Vicki Schneckloth
My deepest and most sincerest condolences . I will always remember Jack as a man with a good story or joke to tell. Jack was a character that loved life and his family, and was always willing to help a friend. He always had a good shop party. Jack you were one of a kind and you will be missed!
Lessons we all learned from Jack was to live life to its fullest. Our thoughts, prayers and thoughts of peace and courage are with all of you.
Jack was a good man that will be missed greatly by family and friends. I am glad to have known him. My prayers to his family.
Jack was a great friend and fun guy to be around he will be missed by many people for the lives he touched