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Jack Germaine Obituary
Graveside service: 11 a.m. Friday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Lane B.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Jack's name to Boy Scouts of America.
Jack was born Oct. 20, 1931, in Newark, N.J., to the late Jack Spaulding and Ada Ruth Harlan Germaine. A very proud Eagle Scout, he graduated from Southside High School in Elmira, N.Y., in 1950. He loved boating, fishing and being at sea, so he joined the reserves at age 18. A 16-year veteran of the U.S. Navy, Jack served aboard the Stephen Potter during the Korean War.
He received his bachelor of science degree in mathematics and psychology from the University of Illinois. A contractor for NASA for many years, he worked on the Gemini, Apollo and space shuttle programs. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Survivors: Wife of 43 years, Elaine Germaine of Bedford; stepmother, Berdena Germaine of Englewood, Fla.; son, Jack Germaine and wife, Misty, of Saginaw; stepbrothers, Vic Nowlan and wife, Ann, of Horseheads, N.Y., and Gene Nowlan of Corning, N.Y.; and grandchildren, Geoffrey, Tyler and Benjamin of Saginaw.
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for Jack Germaine
James Nugent
March 29, 2004
Jack will be missed by all of his friends. He was a great guy and always had a great wit about himself. God Bless your family, and accept our family's condolencses.
James Nugent
League City, Texas
Dwight Shaver
March 26, 2004
It was good to see him again last summer after all these years. Jack and family, you are in our prayers.
God bless, Dwight
Jim Brown
March 25, 2004
I was very sorry to hear of Jack's illness and passing. He was a good friend and always there to help. Take care, Elaine.
Dale Fessenden
March 25, 2004
We regret to hear of Jack's too-soon passing. I still remember his cheerful attitude & our prayers are lifted up for the family.
Jim Shortt
March 25, 2004
Jack was one of the good guys. He'll be missed by all who knew him.
Jim Christy
March 25, 2004
In the four short years I worked in the Clear Lake City office with Jack, it was truly my privilege and pleasure. Jack, we will miss your constant smile, guidance, and friendship. Elaine, take care and God bless.
Mark Carter
March 24, 2004
Jack will be remembered as a good friend by all of us who worked with him. It was a priviledge to have known Jack and shared our lives with him. We will miss him.
Renee Walker
March 24, 2004
Jack was my neighbor and friend in Destin. We shared stories and he often helped me when I needed it. Of course, I didn't have to even ask. I felt he watched over me.
I will truly miss him. My prayers are with you Elaine.
Renee
Dolphin Point
Destin
Brian Lerkins
March 24, 2004
Condolences to the family from the Southlake Career Management Group.
Charlie Olasky
March 23, 2004
I will always hold close the memories of the times with Jack. A wonderful person and a dear friend. He will be missed...
Joseph Adeyeye
March 23, 2004
"May the Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting comfort and hope which we don't deserve, comfort your heart with all comfort, and help you in every thing you say and do".2Thess 2:16,17
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