John Charles "Jack" "Jake" Eifert

RACINE - John 'Jack' 'Jake' Charles Eifert passed away at his home on Friday, December 17, 2010. He was born on February 29, 1928, in Hartford, to the late John and Gertrude (nee: Ehlert) Eifert. On September 17, 1960, he married the love of his life, Beverly (nee: Erdman) Eifert. In his early years, Jack was very active in all sorts of sports. He played football for Park High School, University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse, and the Racine Raiders. In 2006, he was inducted into the Racine Raiders' Hall of Fame. He served two tours of duty for the United States Navy (Occupational Forces in Japan and the Korean War). Following his service for his country, he worked for 31 years at Western Publishing Company. He was also a member of the Racine Dairy Statesmen. Jack was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church in Racine. Being an avid Green Bay Packer and Chicago Cubs fan, you could always find Jack either tuned into the radio or watching the games on TV. He also enjoyed spending summer vacations at Pickerel Lake and summers at their trailer in Pioneer Park in Lake Delton. Above all, he truly loved his family and will be greatly missed. Jack is survived by his wife of 50 years, Beverly; his son, Dan (Tricia) Eifert; his daughters, Kris (David) Kraftzenk and Katie (Sean) MacKenzie; and his grandchildren, who were the world to him, Autumn, Austin, Ryan, Zachary, Haileyanne, and Iva. He is further survived by numerous nieces and nephews, three brothers-in- law, four sisters-in-law, and a cousin. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Verna; a niece, Betsy; his parents- in-law, Marvin and Alma Erdman; a brother-in- law, Richard Erdman; and a cousin, Glen Eifert. The Celebration of his Life and Funeral service will be held on Monday, December 27, 2010, at 7 p.m. in the Draeger- Langendorf Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Fringer officiating. Following Jack's wishes, he will be cremated. His interment will take place in the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at 2 p.m. There will be a visitation and time to meet with the family in the funeral home on Monday before the service from 5 until 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the First Presbyterian Church, 716 College Avenue, Racine, Wis. 53403; or the American Cancer Society have been suggested. The family wishes to thank the staff at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, who cared for Jack during his hospitalization, as well as the nurses of Wheaton Franciscan Hospice for their care and compassion. DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY 4600 County Line Road 552-9000 www.draeger-langendorf.com