Jack Confer

Jack Confer 1935—2016
Jack Confer, 80 of Lakeville, MN passed away at Methodist Hospital February 7, 2016. Preceded in death by his parents, Carlyle and Lois (Rahorn) Confer; two sisters, Donna (Vernon) Lobdell and Janice Confer; and great-granddaughter, Harper Elizabeth Folgate. Jack owned and operated Confer Chevrolet Sales in Lena, Illinois for 50 years, retiring to Lakeville in 2007. Spending most of his life in Lena, he graduated from Lena High School, served two years with the US Army. Married the love of his life Marilyn Thomasson in 1957. During this time was a member of the Lena Lions Club and the Masonic Lodge. Served on the Lena Park District Board, Lena State Bank Board and the board of Malcolm Eaton Enterprises. Retired to Lakeville, MN in 2007, and began a retirement job with P&L Auto Service, delivering vehicles in and around the Twin Cities. He knew all the good burger places and the dealerships that had fresh coffee and popcorn. He enjoyed all the travels in his RV throughout the lower 48 states and outside destinations to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada and international countries. He was an avid Green Bay Pack fan and enjoyed his years with the "Depot Gang" and his train collection. Spent his winter break in SW Florida on the Gulf. He was a charter member of Lena Evangelical Church, serving in many ways. Always supported and encouraged his wife in all her ministry ventures. He was a very caring and supportive husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marilyn; daughter, Cara and her husband, Jeff Auge and their children, Jonathan and special friend Erica, and Justin; sons, Scott and wife, Ruth Confer and their children, Jennifer and her husband, Joel Folgate and their children, Emmerson, Alton, Holden, and Kellan; Matthew and his wife, Abbey Confer and their children, Wesley and Willow; Kim Confer and her children, Alaina and Vander Knoll; son, Troy and his wife, Karen and his children, Leslie and her husband, Clint Bertram and their children, Nathan, Andrew, and Caleb; and Corrie Confer.
Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 13, at the Lena United Methodist Church in Lena, with interment in Lena Burial Park, followed by lunch at the Lena Fire Department. Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 12, at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena. Preferred memorials to Malcolm Eaton Enterprises and Adult and Teen Challenge or the charity of the donor's choice. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.leamonfh.com.