Jack E. FERCHAU Sr.

FUNERAL HOME

Snow Funeral Home - Saginaw

3775 N. Center Rd.

Saginaw, Michigan

Jack FERCHAU Obituary

FERCHAU, Mr. Jack E. Sr., Saginaw, Michigan. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away Saturday, December 31, 2011 on his 82nd birthday. The son of the late Chester and Margaret (Girard) Ferchau, Jack was born December 31, 1929 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Rose Chowaniec, his loving wife of 61 years, on September 16, 1950. She survives him. He was employed at Wickes Corporation for 29 years until his retirement in 1986. Jack was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church where he served as an usher, the Polish Falcons, Knights of Columbus Council #4232 and Eagles Aerie #497. Jack was a member of the James Township Fire Department where he served as its first Fire Chief. He enjoyed golfing and woodworking and being with family. Surviving besides his wife Rose are two sons and one daughter, Jack Ferchau Jr. and his wife Kelly, Freeland; Jill Muir and her husband Robert, Pawpaw, Michigan; Jay Ferchau and his wife Joyce, Warren, Texas; six grandchildren, Stephanie, Tony, Rachal (David) Morway, Sarah (Matthew) Paulik, Autumn and Larissa; two great-grandchildren, Emma Morway and Gabriella Ferchau; two sisters and three brothers, Betty Egerer, Rodney and Elaine Ferchau, Dale and Dorothy Ferchau, Elaine and Bill Miller, Keith and Pat Ferchau; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Liturgy will take place 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. William Taylor and Deacon Roger Pasionek will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Andrew Cemetery. Friends may call at The Snow Funeral Home, 3775 N. Center Rd., (between Shattuck and McCarty), where the family will be present on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and at Holy Family Catholic Church on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass. There will be a Vigil Service 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the James Township Fire Department or the charity of their choice. www.snowfuneralhome.net

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Published by Saginaw News on MLive.com from Dec. 31, 2011 to Jan. 1, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Jack FERCHAU

13 Entries

Judy Kay Schomaker

December 25, 2023

What a great guy always will be remembered loved his stories he shared with us all at church.

Judy Kay Schomaker

December 25, 2021

Such good memories of Jack LOVED his stories. Sharp mind. Just a all and all GREAT guy! Judy and Judy Lynn

Mary Vogelpohl

January 3, 2012

Rose:
I will remember Jack always giving his time and talent at his parish, Holy Family. His handiwork is evident! May your sorrow be touched by God's healing presence.

January 3, 2012

Jack, I just heard of your Father's death. I'm very sorry for your loss. Your Dad was my first boss after college. I enjoyed working with him as he was always helpful and had a great sense of humor. He was patient with me as well as he taught me the ropes.
My best to you and your family.
Roger Hulett
Canton, Michigan

Sharleen Thiel (Holihan)

January 2, 2012

Sorry to hear about Jack's passing. I always enjoyed talking to him and Rose whenever we would meet

Jeanne Murphy

January 2, 2012

My sympathy and prayers to the family upon the loss of their father, Jack. He was a good neighbor, family and community man and Christian. Our thoughts and prayers.

Judy Schomaker

January 2, 2012

One of the good ole boys{as I called them} is gone he will be missed!! Rose after 61 years you will hold many, many wonderful, funny memories you are blessed, Take-care family know that youse are in our thoughts,Judy & Judy Lynn

Greg and Mairz Herzler

January 2, 2012

So sorry to hear about the loss of your father, Jack. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kerry Boyle

January 2, 2012

So sorry for your loss ~

Bill & Kerry Boyle (Edlinger)

Ken & Judy Jensen

January 1, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Rick & Ann Miller

January 1, 2012

Sorry to hear of Jacks passing. I enjoyed working with him.

Michael Champagne

January 1, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 1, 2012

To The Ferchau Family I would like to send my sympathy to you all. I know what a void it is losing someone after just losing my husband in July. Time is the healer you have my prayers.
Shirley (BUD) Blodgett

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