Jack Allen Errett, 83, of Waterville, OH, formerly of Whitehouse, OH, son of Daniel and Sada (Zimmerman)
Errett, made his transition to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 21, 2015 at 7:40 p.m.
Jack loved Jesus and considers November 22, 1972 his "born again" birthday when he accepted
Christ as his Savior.
Jack enjoyed his youth in Wood County where he set pins at Al-Mar Bowling lanes, shooting pool with
friends, and working at the City Park, Bowling Green, OH.
Jack graduated from Bowling Green High School in 1950.
He worked for Willis Overland in 1951, until he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1952. Jack proudly
served his country from 1952-54. He received two meritorious promotions during his two years of service.
The last promotion was rank of First Field Sergeant.
After serving in the U.S. Army, Jack worked for Sherlock Bakery, Valasic Frozen Foods, 13 years at the
Jeep Corporation and 27 ¬Ω years at Dana Corporation, as a millwright. He retired in January 1994.
Jack’s marriage to the love of his life Alma "Jean" (Fortney) of Grand Rapids, OH was his
greatest joy. They shared 62 years of marriage.
She survives along with their sons, Jack Errett, Rev. Mark (Lori) Errett, daughter, Julie, grandchildren,
Valerie Forrest, Melissa (Ryan) Kasza, Daniel Errett, Natalie Errett, Gregory Forrest, and
great-grandchildren, Aubrey and Samuel Kasza.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the excellent compassionate staff of Hospice of Northwest
Ohio, who provided Jack with professional end of life care. Your presence, your quality care, and loving
hearts made all the difference for Jack’s transition. Thank you! Thanks also to Jack’s dear neighbors,
friends in Northwest OH and Springhill, FL who lovingly demonstrated the gift of friendship, and
fellowship, over the many years to Jack. He loved you all.
Visitation will be Wednesday May 27, 2015 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Peinert-Dunn Funeral Home, Whitehouse,
OH.
Funeral services will be Thursday May 28 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Pastor Jon Marshall will
officiate.
Interment will follow at Highland Memory Gardens.
The family requests in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Northwest Ohio,
www.hospicenwo.org, or Hope Baptist Church, Toledo, OH.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one the chain will
link again. We love you Jack.
To leave an online condolence please visit peinertfuneralhome.com.
