John Athens

Jack was my godfather he was a really fantastic man to know I wish I had spent more time with him in his later years

I am so glad I got to read this thorough obituary of Jack. I will always remember him with fondness as he was a good friend of my father.He and Georgia were so important to all of us. Sending much love to their dear family. Love, Patricia Renzetti

Jack (and Georgia) was a close friend of our family. We loved his down to earth energetic personality. We send heartfelt condolences to Georgia and the whole family.
Love, Patricia Renzetti

My husband became a patient of Dr. Athens in 1983. Karl was just 34, and the cancer diagnosis was devastating to our young family. Dr. John was not merely a brilliant oncologist, but a true healer as well. We owe much to his expertise as a physician; we owe more to his compassion and generosity of spirit.
One of Karl's greatest triumphs was living long enough to guide Dr. Athens on a once-in-a-lifetime buffalo hunt on the Henry Mountains. Then they were just two cowboys who...

Dear Athens Family, I'm sorry for your loss. Jack was an inspiration to myself and others with his desire for sports and recreation. Another great role model too.
-David Renzetti

We will certainly miss Jack. My boys cared for Gemmi (sp?) and later Pongo when he and Georgia went on vacation. Jack was a wonderful neighbor and will be greatly missed. Rest in peace.

Dear Corey,
I'm so sorry to read about the loss of your Dad. Once in a while when I went to our old neighborhood to visit my Mom, I would see your Dad out in driveway and I would stop to chat with him for a few minutes. One of his medical students actually treated my Dad when we found out he had cancer. During those brief chats I had with your Dad, he was always so nice. He sure did keep busy around that house. I even chatted with him a number of times over our backyard fences. I...