John Rudolph "Jack" Willert
John Rudolph "Jack" Willert
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While working at the Avalon Hotel, he met his future wife, Betty. They were married for 45 years, Jack was hired as a deputy sheriff by Waukesha County in 1960, retiring as a detective after 30 years of service. After retiring, Jack and Betty enjoyed being snowbirds, spending the winters in Arizona.
Jack was known for his selfless nature which was felt by all those who knew him. His dry sense of humor always left people laughing and smiling. He was a giving man, who was humble and kind.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm at CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, W240 N3103 Pewaukee Rd., Pewaukee, WI. A celebration of life service will be held immediately after. For those who would like to join, a luncheon will be served after the service.
A private interment will be held at Wisconsin Memorial Park for immediate family.
Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Willert (age 79), and great-grandson, Logan Rachwal, (age 19). He is survived by his stepson, Lee Houk (Lori), granddaughter Erin Rachwal (Rick), grandson Lane Houk (Shannon) and three great-grandsons: Caden Rachwal, Luke Houk, and Shaun Houk.
In remembrance of Jack's life, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to the Love, Logan foundation. Love, Logan is a non-profit charity established in honor of Jack's great-grandson, Logan, to encourage seeking help and to raise awareness to the dangers of illicit fentanyl.
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Gary Paluszcyk
August 31, 2023
I met Jack when I was a rookie deputy in 1969. For whatever reason he took me under his wing. On day he told me to met him at the Waukesha Airport at 8:00a.m. the next day because we were going to enroll in classes for Police Science at MATC. Over the years we became friends and he often offered me fatherly advice as I pursued my career at the Sheriff's Department. Good times shared on Pewaukee Lake> He had a artesian well on his lake property and more than once we sat in the shade, shared a cold brew and just enjoyed being alive. He was a man of character and honor and will be missed.
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