Jack Willard Nowacki

NOWACKI Jack Willard Nowacki, age 87, of Columbus, died Monday, March 2, 2009 at The Ohio State University Hospital East. Jack was born in Columbus, Oh. on June 5, 1921 to Ethel (Hutchins) and Louis Nowacki. He was a 1939 graduate of South High School and a graduate of the Columbus School of Art. Jack was an Army Air Corp Pilot flying the B-17 during World War II. He was employed at the Bonney-Floyd Company for many years working his way up to Plant Manager; then worked as a stain glass artist for Franklin Art Glass in German Village. Jack was a charter member of the American Society of Marine Artists and a charter member of the Central Ohio Watercolor Society; and member of the Bexley Art Guild. Along with his parents, Jack is preceded in death by his first wife Pauline Bodwell Nowacki, his brother Louis Nowacki and his good friend Joseph Whitlatch. He is survived by his wife, Rita Karn Nowacki; his sons, John (Lisa) Nowacki, J. D. Karn, Bill (Elaine) Karn, Dennis (Michelle) Karn, and Dick Karn; grandchildren, Andy Nowacki, Dan Nowacki, Grace Nowacki, Ron (Judy) Karn, Bruce Karn, Nathan Karn, Max (Stacey) Winkler, Josh (Cara) Mirras, Tom Karn, Colby (Lindsey) Karn, and Courtney Karn; great-grandchildren, Molly and Kevin Karn, Lily and Josie Winkler, and Talia Mirras; sister-in-law, Betty Nelson Nowacki; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at St. John's Evangelical Protestant Church, 59 East Mound St. with Rev. Kathryn Dwyer officiating. A reception will be held immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions in Jack's memory be given to the Alzheimer's Assn. of Central Ohio, 3380 Tremont Rd., Columbus, Oh. 43221 or Wexner Heritage House, 1059 College Ave., Columbus, Oh. 43209. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER STATE STREET CHAPEL. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.schoedinger.com.