Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
126 Third Street Northeast
Mason City, Iowa
Jack Meggers Obituary
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (Nov. 28, 2009), at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City, with the Rev. Paul C. Nelson officiating. A private family inurnment will be in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E., Mason City. Cremation will take place following the visitation.
Memorials may be directed to the Jack G. Meggers Memorial that will be later given in his name to the American Lung Association National Headquarters, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004.
Jack Gerald Meggers was born June 2, 1924, in Rowley, the son of Clarence and Kathryn (Murphy) Meggers. He graduated from Independence High School in the class of 1941 and continued his education for one year at junior college. Jack was united in marriage to Bobbie Bukacek on Nov. 24, 1945. To this union seven children were born.
Jack was a game warden for 32 years, serving Cerro Gordo County from 1961 until his retirement in 1985. He was a lobbyist for the Game Wardens for the State of Iowa. Jack was chief of police at the North Iowa Fair Grounds for 17 years for the races and fair. For several years he had his own talk radio show "Outdoors with Jack Meggers" on KGLO.
Jack was an avid reader his favorite author being Louie L'Amour. He also enjoyed watching Westerns; one of his favorites was "Bonanza". Jack also enjoyed hunting, fishing and telling stories about his life. Jack was a devoted father, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be greatly missed.
Jack is survived by his children, Jackie Nelson and her husband, Dale Waynick, of Greensboro, N.C., Larry Meggers of Lansing, Rob Meggers of Yankton, S.D., Becky (Mark) Kramer of Mason City, Shelley (Dave) Lambert of Minneapolis, Minn., Tom (Tammy) Meggers of Burt, and Jim (Mary) Meggers of Mason City; grandchildren, Scott and Brad Nelson, Jack Meggers II, Theresa (Matt) Egger, Autumn (Joe) Rosenbaum, Jacob (Marion) Meggers, T.J. (Cami) Armbrust, Cassie and Tanya Kramer, Amanda and Joe Sturges, Christine Meggers; great-grandchildren, Chelsea, Reis, Eli, Alek, Lena, Fletcher, Macy, Justice, Davidson and Dylan, siblings Elva Prenosil, Verle Meggers, Pat (Bud) Axline, all of Independence; along with many nieces, nephews and other extended relatives and friends.
Preceding Jack in death are his parents, his wife Roberta, "Bobbie; a brother, Don Meggers; and a sister, Jean Meggers.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com
Memories and Condolences
for Jack Meggers
November 30, 2009
Shelley, Dave, and the rest of the Meggers family...I am so sorry of hear of your Dad's passing. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
-Sue Moseley
November 28, 2009
Hi Shelley
Sorry to hear about your Dad. It would be nice to catch up. Contact me at [email protected].
Chris Holland (Campbell- Nelson)
Pat Holt
November 27, 2009
Jack is one person that will be remembered by many and forgotten by few. We go back a long ways, to the days at the fairgrounds and I even worked for Jack and Bobbie at Sportsway RV and ended up purchasing the property from them when it closed. I wish the best to the family. May your memories bring you comfort.
Todd Blodgett
November 25, 2009
To the Meggers family,
Jack personified the 'Good guy from Iowa' more than about anyone I've known. I used to listen to his KGLO radio show, and I first met him when he was involved in a hunter/firearms-safety program in Mason City in the mid-1970s. I remember talking with him out at the Fairgrounds about his company, Sportsway, and his long career serving Iowans and his love of the Outdoors.
I was sorry to read of his passing. Iowa -- and America -- needs more people like this dedicated, genuine, good man.
R. I. P.
Todd Blodgett
[email protected]
November 25, 2009
Becky and family,
I'm sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I know it's been a rough couple years for you guys. Becky, although I never got to meet your father I got to enjoy your stories of him while we worked together. I know you loved him deeply and you would have done anything in the world needed of you to care for him. I pray you all have the knowledge he will always be watching over you. Becky, I'm here if you need anything. Love Anne Davidson
Jean Taylor
November 25, 2009
Thinking of you at your time of lose. I enjoyed the visits the short time I knew him .My thoughts and Prayers are with you .
Ron Armbrust
November 25, 2009
My thought and prayers are with the Meggers family. I have many fond memories of Jack. Nothing meant more to him than his family. He was a great father, outdoorsman, and conservationist. May your memories bring you comfort.
Marsha & Jim Hart
November 25, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers will be with all of you in the days to come. Take care.
Pam Boster-Stemmerman
November 25, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Larry Lynch
November 24, 2009
I wish to express my sincere condolences and prayers to the Meggers family. I remember Jack snowmobiling with my parents,myself and my two brothers... and then later all of us having homemade chili that Bobbi made when she owned and operated "Sportsway". My parents, Joe & Linda Lynch, also wish to convey their condolences & prayers to the Meggers family. Jack is now in the hands of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I hope these words are in some way a source of comfort, and I know that Jack will reside in the house of our Lord forever.
Carolyn Ewen
November 24, 2009
My sympathy on the loss of your father. He was a great man who was very proud of his family. I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to know him. You will all be in my thoughts & prayers. He will be missed!!
Carolyn Ewen
Tammy Arnold
November 23, 2009
Christine-
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. I am so sorry it had to happen during the holiday season. If you need anything please get a hold of me.
Tammy Arnold
Ed Meggers
November 23, 2009
Uncle Jack you are now part of the Wind ,the Sun, and the Rain...with us always.
Nancy Wolf
November 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. Cherish all the memories of yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Kay (Meggers) Howery
November 23, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family-we have lost a great father, brother and uncle. He will always be remembered.
Showing 1 - 15 of 15 results
Make a Donation
in Jack Meggers's name
Memorial Events
for Jack Meggers
Funeral services provided by:
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapels, Crematory, & Cemetery - Mason City126 Third Street Northeast, Mason City, IA 50401
How to support Jack's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Jack Meggers's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
