Jack DeVault

Jack DeVault obituary, Tipton, IN

Jack DeVault

Jack DeVault Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pitman-Richman Funeral Home on Apr. 11, 2026.
Tipton, IN

Jack C. DeVault, 77, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at IU Health Fishers Hospital after an extended illness.

Jack was born on July 15, 1948, in Elwood, Indiana to Richard and Waneta (Woodruff) DeVault. He graduated from Tipton High School in 1967 and served his country in the US Air Force.

Jack worked as a millwright for BorgWarner and Chrysler, retiring in 2014.

On September 30, 1989, he married Susan Norrick and together they made their home in Tipton.

Jack was very active and helpful with his wife's antique business. He was 50-year member of the American Legion, Austin Lodge #128 F&AM since 1981, where he served as past master as well as Valley of Fort Wayne Scottish Rite and UAW Local #685.

He is survived by his wife, Susan DeVault of Tipton; two daughters. Deena Dodd and Amy Vandergriff; grandson, Brayden Vandergriff; granddaughter, Courtney Greeson (Nick); great-grandson, Colson Greeson; sister, Lynn Ann Bourff (Jerry), sister-in-law, Cheryl McKinley (Mike), and his niece, Denise Price (Andy).

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Waneta.

Funeral service with Masonic Rites will be held at 7:00 p.m. on April 15th, 2026, at Young-Nichols Funeral Home 216 W Jefferson St., Tipton with Brian Waters officiating.

Visitation for family and friends will be prior to the service from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Austin Lodge #128 Scholarship Fund, 122 N Main St. Tipton, IN 46072 or Salvation Army of Tipton, 313 Oak St., Tipton, IN 46072.

Pitman-Richman Funeral Home of Eaton, Indiana is entrusted with arrangements.

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