Jack Joseph Heisler

Jack Joseph Heisler obituary

Jack Joseph Heisler

Jack Heisler Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home - Adrian on Aug. 21, 2025.

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Jack Joseph Heisler, age 86, of Pittsford, MI, formerly of Onsted / Tecumseh area, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Jack was born August 14,1939 in Dundee, MI to Howard and Irene (Kelemen) Heisler. During High School, Jack was a proud member of Future Farmers of America and loved playing football. He graduated from Onsted High School in 1958. Jack served in the Army National Guard after High School, and then worked at Adrian Steel as a welder before working at Dura Corporation in Adrian for over 30 years before retirement. Throughout his life, he loved his family, motorcycle riding, his gun collection and shooting events, watching old westerns and wrestling, and sitting on his front porch enjoying nature and a cup of coffee. Surviving are his daughter, Cheryl (Brad) Withrow of Gladwin, MI, Douglas (Jennifer) Heisler of Saline, MI, and stepdaughter Michelle (Bryan) Mann of North Adams, MI. Also surviving are his grandchildren Abby (Adam) Burns, Adam (Johanna) Heisler, Emily Withrow, Jason and Zachary Heisler, and step grandchildren Laura Menchaca and Stephen (Hilary) Dunbar, as well as three great grandchildren and three on the way. Siblings Patty (Patrick) O'Brien, Larry (Janice) Heisler, and Sandra (Tommy) Cederlund. Preceding him in death was his wife of 26 years Beverely Jean (Berry), son Gregory Heisler, stepson Chad Dunbar, and his parents. Cremation has taken place and a private ceremony has been planned for his immediate family. Arrangements with Purse Funeral Home. www.PurseFuneralHome.com

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