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He was a Veteran of WWII serving in the US Army Air Corps as a Weather Observer for the Sixth Weather Squadron, with the rank of Sergeant.
Jack was employed at the Swanson Erie Corp., a custom machine builder of automatic assembly and production machines company, for 44 1/2 years and was a journeyman precision, tool, jig, mill and jig machinist. The last 2 years of employment he was Chief Inspector, retiring from the company in May of 2001.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Church, a life member of the Siebenbuerger Club for over 70 years, a member of the United Auto Workers Union Local #618 and served in various positions throughout his membership, such as, Financial Secretary, Chief Shop Steward and Committeeman.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Margaret M. (Morschhauser) Umpleby, who died in 2005, two sisters, Violet McCarty and Jean Miller, and two brothers, Arthur Umpleby and Thomas Umpleby, Jr.
Jack is survived by three sons, Thomas Umpleby (Sheryl), Jere Umpleby, and Robert Umpleby (Kathi), three daughters, Sandy Driscoll, Karen Felice (Joe), and Mary Radack (Steve), 12 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.
Friends may call on Tuesday at the Kloecker Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 2502 Sassafras St. Erie, PA 16502 from 3pm until 7pm and are invited to the prayer service there on Wednesday at 9:15am followed by the Funeral Mass at 10am at Sacred Heart Church. Entombment will be at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum. Send condolences to www.kloeckerfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Church 816 West 26th St. Erie, PA 16508 or a charity of one's choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Karen and Larry Stachera
October 13, 2024
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Rob Umpleby
October 12, 2024
Grandpa always stressed the importance of doing a job right and he was quick to praise those who observed this principle. Taking care to produce a high-quality work product was a behavior he modeled to perfection. When Grandpa said, "Good job," you could be sure you nailed it. Thank you, Grandpa, for being such a great teacher. Thank you for the countless times you put a smile on our faces. Thank you for everything.
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