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Jeffrey Lack Obituary
Jeffrey J. Lack
January 21, 1972-January 6, 2021
Jeff Lack, 48, of Des Moines Iowa passed away on January 6th. He was born in January of 1972 to James and JoEllen Lack in Ft. Dodge. After graduating MCHS in 1990 he joined the Coast Guard and traveled the world on the tall sailing ship USCGC Eagle. He met Brigid Porter in 2006 and they had a son Alden in 2008. Jeff was predeceased by his grandparents Harold and Mildred Lack, and Raymond and Dorothy Rasmussen, and mother JoEllen. He is survived by parents James and Helen Lack, brother Joe Lack, sister Heather Tickal and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Jeff will have a memorial at the Iowa Veteran's Cemetery in the spring.
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Nancy Birkholz (Bolding)
January 23, 2021
I just learned of Jeff's passing today. I haven't seen Jeff since he was in Elementary School, but knew him well as I was a babysitter for Jeff, Joe ,and Heather. I remember him to be a lot of fun to watch. He will be sadly missed by all who had the opportunity to know him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless
Tracey Hickey Fox
January 15, 2021
I am so sorry to hear about Jeff's passing. I was a classmate of Jeff's from Junior High through High School. He was always a fun and nice guy with a great sense of humor. It's so sad that he was taken from his friends and family so early in life. I offer my condolences and deepest sympathies to the ones that love and will miss him.
Ed Miles
January 13, 2021
I am saddened and unprepared for this news. I pray that Jeff's family quickly finds peace after grieving his loss. Jeff was one of my close friends in high school. He was a good person and great friend. Jeff was also a fierce competitor and my toughest opponent on the wrestling mat. I owe a lot of my success to having him as a teammate. I will cherish the memories while I struggle with his loss and the fact that I won't be able to reconnect with him. I wish I had stayed in touch. I hope to be able to attend the memorial in the spring. Rest in peace Jeff, until we meet again.
Judy Tresemer Schimpf
January 12, 2021
Dale and I were saddened to hear of Jeff´s passing. He was a kind and caring young man. He was always interested in visiting and finding out more about his Lack roots. Our sympathies to Bridget, Alden, Joseph, Heather, Margaret, Jim and Helen.
Jennifer Lessor Martinez
January 12, 2021
So sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. Lots of memories with Jeff, Joe and Heather growing up. Jeff was a very caring person. He was so kind-hearted and had a great sense of humor. He will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him. Thinking of all of his family especially Joe, Jim, Helen and Heather.
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