Jack Schofield Sr.

1923 - 2016

Jack H. Schofield, Sr.
York
Jack H. Schofield, Sr., 93, died suddenly at his home on Wednesday, October 26, 2016.
He was the husband of Doris W. (Wagner) Schofield. The couple was united in marriage on June 16, 1947, sharing 69 years together.
Jack was born in Charleston, West Virginia on June 18, 1923 and was the son of the late George H. and Ethel M. (Farrell) Schofield.
Schofield came to York in 1951, joining the Graduate Engineer's training program of York Corporation as an Industrial Engineer. Six years later he joined United Shoe Machinery Corporation as a Sales Engineer, a position from which he rose to Vice President of USM'S Fastener Group. While Marketing Director of that group, he introduced the "POP" Rivet and "POP" Rivetool to the hardware market, today found in many households.
He returned to York in 1969 as General Manager of the Chain Division of American Chain and Cable Corporation. Two years later he returned to Connecticut and joined Loctite Corporation as Executive Vice President. In 1981 Schofield retired as President of Loctite International. He remained on the Board until 1994 when he reached the compulsory retirement age of 70.
Schofield has been active in the community. He served as Vice President of the York JC's in its early days. He was a former member of the York Chorus, founded the York Chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers, a PA licensed Professional Engineer, served as Vice President of the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers, a Kentucky Colonel, a 32nd degree Mason, member of the York Shrine Club, and Past President of the National League of Masonic Clubs. Zeredatha Lodge #451 F&AM will be conducting private Masonic Services. A Rotarian since 1965, he was Past President of the Meredith, NH Rotary Club, a member of the York East Rotary Club, and past District Governor of Rotary District 7390 of South Central Pennsylvania in 1990-91. He served several years on the boards of the Susan Byrnes Health Education Center and the York-Adams Chapter of the American Red Cross
A World War II veteran, Schofield served three years in the Navy and five years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a member of the Marine Corps League and was also a Flotilla Commander in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Jack attended the U.S. Naval Academy and the U.S Merchant Marine Academy. He graduated from the George Washington University School of Engineering and the Harvard Graduate School of Business, AMP Program.
He was active in Politics in other states as a member of a School Board, Finance Committee, Water Pollution Control Authority, and served two terms in the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
In addition to his wife, Schofield is survived by a son, Jack H. Schofield, II and his wife, Susan (Fix) Schofield of Yankeetown, Fla.; a daughter, Barbara J. Weston and her husband, Barry of Roanoke, Va.; five grandchildren, Stephanie Schofield of Greensboro, N,C,, Jack Schofield, III and his wife, Tina of Safety Harbor, Fla., Stacy Johnson and her husband, Michael of Roanoke, Va., Timothy Weston of Orlando, Fla., and Lindsey Weston of Roanoke, Va..; and two great-grandchildren, Kaylie Dyne and Carter Johnson, both of Roanoke, Va.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 397 Tyler Run Road, York, with the Rev. Richard Smith officiating. There will be a visitation on Tuesday from 12 to 1 p.m. at the church. Burial will follow the funeral service in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens with military honors presented by the York County Veteran Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 397 Tyler Run Road, York, PA 17403.
Arrangements by the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 1111 E. Market St. York, PA 17403.
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