John Edward DeLaet
1933 - 2012
John Edward DeLaet
1933 - 2012
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Jack was a native of Versailles, Ohio, and was born on April 12, 1933, in Darke County, Ohio, to the late Edward and Leona (Pleiman) Delaet.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra (Snow) DeLaet of Bradenton, Fla., whom he married on Sept. 3, 1966; children, Cynthia and Nick Eilerman of Versailles, Ohio, Debra DeLaet and Todd Knoop of Iowa City, Iowa, Dr. David and Rebecca DeLaet of Larchmont, N.Y., and Edward DeLaet of Los Angeles, Calif.; grandchildren, Kyle, Ben, and Emily Eilerman, Edie and Daphne DeLaet Knoop, Jack and Allison DeLaet; and great-grandchildren, Claire, Olivia and Alexander Eilerman.
Jack was a CPA and partner in McCrate, DeLaet and Company, retiring in 1993. Jack is a member of St. Denis Catholic Church. He was a graduate of Versailles High School and Miami University, later serving in the United States Army.
He was a board member of the Versailles Savings and Loan, past president of the Lions Club in Versailles, past president of the Optimist Club in Sidney, past member of the Versailles Library Board, and past member of the Versailles Swimming Pool Board. Jack enjoyed all sports, including handball and tennis. He was the handball champion in Miami County for many years. He also enjoyed fishing with friends and most of all spending time with his family.
There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Monday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Denis Catholic Church, Versailles, Ohio, with Rev. Fr. David Vincent celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Valbert Cemetery, Versailles, Ohio.
Family will receive friends on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. and Monday from 9 to 10 a.m. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio. It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be made to the National Parkinson's Disease Foundation or the Versailles Library.
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Lisa Huelskamp
October 16, 2012
David, I'm so very sorry about your dad. I'm sending you and your mother and sibblings my heartfelt prayers. Your dad was a very special man that so many admired. Please take care.
October 10, 2012
We were saddened to hear of Jack's passing. He was such a good person and fought hard to live his life to the fullest. Our sympathy Kay and Ed (Curly) Coons
October 8, 2012
Sandy and family, we extend our deepest sympathy and pray you will all adjust to and accept Jack's death. He will remain with each of you forever. Our prayers and thoughts are sent your way. Love, Jo Ann and Steve Varner
Tiffany & Steve Hetrick
October 8, 2012
Sandy and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss and wanted you to know you are in our thoughts at this time.
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Kathy Wood
October 8, 2012
Sandy and family,
I was sorry to hear of Jack's passing. Please accept my condolences for your loss. May your memories be a consolation to you now and in the days ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
October 8, 2012
I just this a.m. heard o Jack's passing. I'm sure he is in a better place and that you will all miss him. A cute story my Mom told was when Jack delivered groceries to her home and he asked to lick the bowl from the cake she was making. Mom was Georgiana Thiebeau by the way. Long time ago. Love and prayers, Lois Poly
Dick Lipold
October 8, 2012
Jack was my friend and accountant. Sandy, he often spoke of you and the children. You all have my condolencses and sympathy....my prayers will be with you.
Jessie Thatcher
October 8, 2012
Sandra, I am so sorry for your loss. It has been a difficult time for you and all your family and I want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you and your family during this trying time.
Love you,
Jessie and family
CINDY GLASER
October 8, 2012
Sandra,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers and are sending our strength to you. You've had a lot of loss recently. I hope it helps to know people care.
Cindy & Steve Glaser
Jill Jenkinson Hunter
October 7, 2012
Sandy, Cindy and family. We are saying prayers of comfort for you as you say goodbye, for know, and celebrate Jack's life. He was a sweet, kind man whom my parents always consider a friend and they thought so much of. I'm sure they were there at gate to greet him with a party!
October 7, 2012
Dear Sandy and Family,
We are sorry to hear about Jack's passing. We have such fond memories of him. He made this world a better place. We are sorry could not be there for the service. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Sam and Nancy Greenaway
Andy & Nancy Prakel
October 7, 2012
Sandy and family,
Nancy and I were saddened when Mom told us of Jack's passing. I remember the good times that you and Jack shared with my parents.
Jack was always willing to answer questions when I was determining which accounting path to pursue in college and he always showed interest in my career progress.
Unfortunately, we will not be able to make it back to Versailles. Please know that you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Peggy Horlander
October 7, 2012
Dear Sandy,
We are so sorry to hear about Jack. Please know that you are in our prayers right now. We miss you.
Love, Peggy and Steve
Harriet Len Roth
October 6, 2012
With deepest sympathy to you and your family.
October 6, 2012
We are deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of John Edward "Jack" DeLaet. Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
The Salon Professional Division of P&G.
Denise Langlois
October 6, 2012
Sandy I am so sorry about Jack - it was a privilege to know him - loved his sense of humor he was always so funny - I remember how he used to bike to the pool and all the ladies loved him - and I always admired how you took such good care of him. God is taking care of him now as he will take care of your on your next journey. You and your family are constantly in my prayers and I pray that the Lord will give you peace and comfort. Remember 2Cor. 5:8 - "To be absent of the body is to be PRESENT with Jesus". Doesn't get any better than that....
Paul McCrate
October 5, 2012
Dear Sandra, I am so sorry for your loss. I have such great memories of Jack and Dad down at the office. My prayers are with you and your family. Everytime I think of you and Jack I see you smiling. My Sincerest Condolences
Paul McCrate
October 5, 2012
Sandy and Family....my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. One of Sandy's MVH classmates let me know. May the Lord give you Comfort and Peace, as you put your trust in Him. Jerrine(Stephens) Warner
Linda & Hal Henry
October 5, 2012
Sandy - I know you know how we feel. Hal only wishes that he could have played hand ball with Jack. The two of them would have been quite a pair. Again we are so sorry for your loss. Come back soon.
Jim & Sylvia Sagraves
October 5, 2012
Sandra, we have many happy memories about being with you & Jack at family gatherings and the fun trips we took together. Jack was a great father and provider and Sandra - what an inspiration you were in the great care you provided him as he struggled with PD. Do you think that there is Esther Price candy in heaven? Cindy, Debbie, David & Ed - Know that your dad was so very proud of you and will be watching over you from afar.
Sylvia Schwartz
October 5, 2012
May your fond memories offer comfort at this time of sorrow.
Sylvia Geisler Schwartz
Shirley Deaver
October 5, 2012
To The DeLaet Family,
Jim and I extend our sincerest condolences for the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Jack was such a gentle soul with a smile to match. I always looked forward to seeing him at family celebrations, and will certainly miss his warm presence. We are keeping you in our thoughts. I am sorry that we will not be able to attend his service, but we will be there in spirit and remembrance. We also give many thanks for his service to our country.
Love, Jim & Shirley Deaver
October 5, 2012
Sandy, Deb, David, Ed...
Please accept our sincere sympathy at this sad time. We watched your father battle his dreaded disease for many years and were always in awe of his attitude and love of life. He was an inspiration to us all to live life to the fullest and make the most of each day. He has a special place in heaven and will certainly be your inspiration. Sorry, our travel plans will not allow us to be with you, but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers...Neil and Judy
Judy & John Shappie
October 4, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Just remember the fun times and I know there were a lot of those.Deb,David,& Ed, remember the trips to school and how you hated to sing those songs.Getting the toilet paper out of the trees at dawn.Wonder who put them there ???
Sandy, you truly helped Jack survive this long. Devotions of the highest.
Jill Crow
October 4, 2012
Deb, Dave, & Ed (and all of your family),
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. I didn't know him well, but I do remember that he had quite the sense of humor. :) I remember him taking us out to dinner in Versailles all those years ago. What a great guy. May your memories bring you comfort.
October 4, 2012
Sandra, I am so saddened to hear about your loss. I know how tough it must be after losing Dorothy just a few weeks ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Love, Your Cousin Colleen Duncan Hensley
Ed DeLaet
October 4, 2012
Dad, you were a great man and a great father. You were loved not just by your family but by many friends as well. We will be celebrating your life on Sunday and Monday. Rest in peace.
Love always,
Ed
October 4, 2012
Jack, (Macho Man) was fun to be around with his sparkling personality and dry sense of humor. So happy my high school friend, Sandra, found her
soul mate in Versailles and to raise four exceptional children has been a blessing. Jack was a 'trooper' holding his own with PD with nurse Sandra
by his side. Jack, you will be missed.....Love, Susan & Dick Riley...
Tipp City, Ohio
Blake Senseman
October 4, 2012
Sandra,
I'm so sorry to hear about Jack. This comes so soon after losing your sister too. My thoughts are with you and your family.
love,
your cuz Blake
October 4, 2012
I loved Jack DeLaet...his sweet spirit, his sly laugh, his gentle way. He was already dealing with PD when I him 20+ years ago. I love how he forged through life - buoyed my the love and support of his family, especially Sandy - determined to enjoy everything he could, including his beloved sweets. Ralph Waldo Emerson suggested that success includes leaving the world a better place whether through a garden patch, a child's laugh or a redeemed social condition..."to know that even one life has lived a fuller span or breathed a little easier because you have lived - that is to have succeeded." Jack DeLaet was a success. Cindy, Deb, Dave and Ed: you are his best legacy. Special love to Sandy, one of the most devoted wives and caregivers the world has known. Love to you all.
Barrie and Judy Smith
October 4, 2012
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. We're sending you a hug from afar.
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