Minneapolis, Minnesota
Ubel, John B., "Jack" age 80, of Inver Grove Heights, on October 3, 2007 John ("Johnny", "Jack") Bertrand Ubel passed peacefully from death to life, into the loving, patient arms of Jesus. He had served as a Minneapolis Police Officer until retiring in 1977. He excelled as a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, with tremendous joy in his children, all of whom share a dedication to serving their personal Savior, Jesus Christ. Married for 59 years to his only love, Veronica ("Vee") who was and is a gift from God, his best friend, partner, and the one who tried to keep the stripes and plaids separate, he leaves a legacy of honor, faithfulness, courage, resolve and never-ending love to four generations. He now awaits with a healthy heart, the reuniting of his family in heaven: his wife, Vee; his children, Rick (Gloria), Viki (Wayne) Erickson, Tracee (Bob) Hannon, Sharon (Doug) Flaten; grandchildren, Jamie (Kelly) Taylor, Justin (Jessica), Travis, Max Erickson, Rebecca Hannon, Tim Hannon, Matthew Flaten; great-granddaughter, Brooklyn; sister, Maurine "Marla" Wahl; niece, and other friends. Funeral Service Tuesday, 10:30 AM, October 9, 2007 at Augustana Lutheran Church, 1400 South Robert Street, West St. Paul 651-457-3373 with visitation starting at 9:30 AM. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Methven-Taylor Funeral Homes OE Larson- Osborne Mortuary 612-789-3571
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Jack and Vee
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jack & Vee live next door and touched our family deeply. The boys, Dan, Kwow and Mike and myself and Mary will miss Jack greatly.
A true tribute to Jack is he still reached out to the young men in my family and they respected him greatly and will miss him.
Sandy Hoffman
October 09, 2007 | Inver Grove Heights, MN
Tracee and Sharon, so sorry to hear about your Dad. Will remember you all in my prayers.
Dan McCanney
October 08, 2007 | Eagan, MN
"Uncle" John, I will miss you so. You are part of my earliest memories "teenie tiny toes" as you called me. You are a part of my life, you are family. I love you and I rest assured that you are sitting in heaven with God in peace watching over your family and friends. Vee,Rick, Viki, Tracee and Sharon, I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing John with us for all these many years. God Bless.
Renee Reynolds (Tournat)
October 08, 2007 | Ocoee, FL
I am so sorry to hear we lost jack ubell, he was a great deskman at 6's and a true friend.. I believe I am leasing his cabin area on Leech Lake where he first retired. He also bought a old sears motorcycle from me..We wish his family the best..
Manuel Granroos
Manuel Granroos
October 07, 2007 | Fridley, NE
`Johnny-Jack, may you rest in peace knowing you will be missed by so many.. Especially, all of the Tournats who have always thought of you as being part of `our family`..You have been a brother,an uncle and most of all, our very best friend for half a century. You will remain in our hearts forever.
Walter G. and Shirley Mae Tournat
October 07, 2007 | Spring Hill,, FL
I am so so sorry for your loss...the world has lost a genuine American individual, one who really did do it his way...if you met him, you knew him...if you knew him you will never forget him and loved him for who he was...he sure loved Shiley Tournat's cooking...will miss him more come Thanksgiving
Richard S Tournat
October 06, 2007 | Jacksonville, FL
Vee,Rick,Vicki,Trace and Sheron--Can't tell you all how sorry I am at the passing of Jack.--I feel as though that I have lost a very dear Uncle.--I will cherrish the memorys of a man that I will never forget.
Bob Tournat
October 05, 2007 | Ely, MN
Vee and family~
We were so sad to hear that sweet Jack passed away. He was a kind and funny guy~ We will miss him around the neighborhood~ He always had some funny comment for us as he walked by on his way to the mailbox! He was always so kind to our daughter Murphy Rose. He called her "Rosie" and she sure liked that! Jack will be remembered and missed.
God Bless you and your family!
Shannon, Sean, and Murphy Rose Adkins from across the street~
shannon adkins
October 05, 2007 | Inver Grove Heights, MN
