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Jack C. Noll December 9, 1930 - November 13, 2011 Jack C. Noll, 80, of Spring Grove, passed away Nov. 13, 2011, at his home. Born on Dec. 9, 1930, in Jersey Shore, he was the son of the late Kermit L. Noll and Grace Corman Noll. He was a graduate of Jersey Shore High School and attended Valley Forge Military Academy. He was a veteran of the Korean War from 1952 to 1953. For his services, he received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Jack held a B.S. in Education from Lock Haven State College and an M.S. in Ed. from Bucknell University. He taught senior high mathematics in both Ephrata and Lititz senior high schools before becoming principal of the Spring Grove Area High School, Spring Grove, in 1968. He retired in 1986. He then taught mathematics at York College, York, until he retired in 2005. He served on both the Zoning and the Planning Commissions in Spring Grove Borough and was a former member of the Millersville Board of Trustees, Millersville University. Jack belonged to the Ephrata Lodge # 665 F&A.M., the Lancaster Lodge of Perfection and the Valley of Reading Consistory. He was a member of the Central Penn Region CLC, the Cadillac LaSalle Club, the Antique Automobile Club of America, the AACA Museum and the 161 Club. His hobby was driving and showing his two antique automobiles. Jack is survived by his wife, Patricia S. Noll; and his son, Mark V. Noll and his wife, Karen, and their two sons, Austin and Derek of Felton, and his son, Kurt L. Noll and his wife, Tina, of Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. Services and burial will be private. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery in Zion. Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc. in Bellefonte. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

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Published by Centre Daily Times on Nov. 16, 2011.

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Derek Noll

December 8, 2011

Im his grandson Derek. Thanks everybody who has said all the nice things. im going to miss him at christmas...

Mary Jane Snyder

November 18, 2011

My sympathy goes out to Pat, Mark, Kurt and their families. Mr Noll was a wonderful principal whom I held in high esteem. In 1972 when our field hockey team won the York County championship some of the team members escorted him down the hallway and threw him into the shower-not many people would believe that, but there is a photo to prove it! He was a good sport about it and showed his fun-loving side.

Mr. Noll was a good role model for the students and was respected by the faculty. He shall be missed.

Larry Spangler II

November 17, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the Noll family during this difficult time. I will always remember Mr. Noll as being a wonderful role model, and a principal with leadership qualities which were second to none. His demeanor was the glue which held Spring Grove High School together. He was well respected by everyone, students and faculty alike. He was a wonderful man, and a great neighbor. May you find comfort in knowing how many lives that your husband, and father impacted duuring his earthly journey. He left behind, a legacy, which will live on for many, many years to come. Rest in Peace Mr. Noll

November 17, 2011

Lisa Williams

Annalisa Gojmerac

November 17, 2011

Mr Noll was a serious man whose unflappable demeanor concealed a wonderful sense of humor. He needed it, to be a Principal at Spring Grove for all those years! His standard genial saying "There is a time and a place for everything" was usually followed by an unblinking direct look and a slightly menacing "And this is neither the time nor the place". I usually heard him say this when he would discover overly-amorous students in the hallways on their way to class.

He was a stable force in a high school students life, which may not have been stable to begin with, and he helped a lot of students. He seemed 11 feet tall and always seemed to be wearing a suit no matter where you would run into him.

A neighbor once told me she saw him washing his car one summer and said his arms were covered with tattoos, which I now assume came from his military service. However, the rumor started that he used to be in a motorcycle gang, which only added to his allure as a high school principle that you did NOT want to aggravate.

He was an institution in Spring Grove, and I am glad to hear that somehow he managed to fit a full life into an already busy work and family schedule. He will be missed.

Signed, Annalisa Gojmerac

Barb Wildasin/Clemens

November 17, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Noll Family. I am so thankful for having a high school pricipal who made us all responsible for our actions. I did not like it or understand it back them but I am do know. Thank you and Rest in Peace.

Wendy Klinedinst Jesse

November 16, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Noll. It's been many years (decades) since I have been through Spring Grove, but I have fond memories of your family. Mr. Noll was a great Principal (Class of '79), and a good neighbor. He was always fair and students respected him. I pray God will bless you and comfort you, Mark and Kurt (and their families).

Richard Sills

November 16, 2011

On behalf of the Central Penn Region of the Cadillac & LaSalle Club, as well as Shelley and myself, we send our condolences to Pat and the family. Jack was a fine gentleman and a valued friend, and we will miss him greatly. I was privileged to know Jack and Pat through the antique automobile hobby, and our mutual interest in the Cadillac & LaSalle Club, of which Jack served as a National Director. Jack's good judgment, clear thinking and integrity always caused others to seek his opinion about any question that might arise. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Noll family at this difficult time.

November 16, 2011

Dear Noll Family, I am very sorry for your loss. Mr Noll was a big part of our lives at a time we when we needed someone one our side. At the time we did not know it was Mr Noll but as adults and look back on the things he brought into our lives we are very lucky. Thanks for everything you did for us as students and as a member of our community. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim (Whyland) Renoll SG class of 83

Bob & Carol Redensky

November 16, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kathy Wingerd

November 16, 2011

Mr. Noll hired me to teach Biology and he left quite an impression on me. He was always firm, fair, and consistent in dealing with both students and staff and was well respected. My sympathies to the family.

Jennifer Randall/Senft

November 16, 2011

My sympathy to the Noll family. Mr. Jack Noll has left quite an impression in my life. He was my High School Pricipal at Spring Grove. "There is a time and a place for everything". A statement I heard from him many times and has stuck with me. A man with a lot of class. He reminded me of my Grandfather.

Arthur Archambeault

November 16, 2011

Pat and children, Jan and I will miss your husband, your dad. Our deepest sympathys. He was my friend. Thinking of him, the same words come to me, Honor and Duty and always a gentleman. He will be missed greatly. Art and Jan

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