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John Thompson Obituary
Born June 7, 1930, in Tarentum, he was the son of John D. Thompson and Grace C. Vogeley Thompson.
Jack was a history teacher at Knoch High School.
He was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Saxonburg.
While living in Saxonburg, Jack was very involved in the community, having served as Saxonburg Council president, and volunteering for the Saxonburg Historical and Restoration Commission and also the Saxonburg Library.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Robert G. Thompson.
THOMPSON - Friends of John V. "Jack" Thompson, who died Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at FOX FUNERAL HOME, 410 W. Main St., Saxonburg.
Services will follow at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at the funeral home with the Rev. Robin Swinsburg officiating.
Military honors will be conducted by the Saxonburg American Legion 683.
Interment will follow in the Saxonburg Memorial Church Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the South Butler Community Library, P.O. Box 454, Saxonburg, PA 16056.
For more information, please visit www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Karen Yenick
June 4, 2022
Fond memories of a wonderful teacher!!
KHS 77
Denise R. Wilson
June 1, 2022
Dear friends and family, Mr. Thompson was my history teacher in seventh or eighth grade. I remember him being the first teacher who asked "more of me" as a student and challenged me to excell. He is fondly remembered for his dignity and kindness. Praying comfort for all of you. - Denise Drescher-Wilson
Andy Shaffer
May 28, 2022
I fondly remember Mr. Thompson as my 8th period history teacher at Knoch. Although I never knew him after that time, he became part of my 'where were you' story when Bill Mazeroski hit the 1960 World Series homerun. We were listening to the game over intercom that 8th period, the homerun was hit and everybody in class cheered loudly. Mr. Thomspon, not listening that closely, said Who Hit it?? I proudly yelled out "Mazeroski". I even told Maz that story and named Mr. Thompson also, Maz was patient and listened just to humor me, I believe. Mr. Thompson was always caring and one of my favorite teachers for sure. Andy Shaffer
Melinda
May 28, 2022
Rest In Peace, Mr. Thompson.
KHS `76
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