November 20 1930 January 28 2020
Jack W. Lieske Of Sharon, WI Jack W. Lieske was born November 20, 1930 in Chicago, IL to Frank and Frieda (Glocker) Lieske. He passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Mercy Janesville Medical Center. Jack was born on the Northwest side of Chicago. He often talked of growing up in the depression, raising chickens in their backyard, and working at a golf course that he walked many miles to, which is now a part of O’Hare Airport. He met Jeanne Zastrow at the Hub Roller Rink and eventually proposed to her when he was in the service. Jack was a member of United States Air Force and was stationed in Ft. Worth Texas. He took great pride in that he worked on and serviced the famous “Enola Gay” aircraft. Some years ago he was gifted a picture with signatures of the pilots, which was one of his prized possessions. Jack was a proud American, and was fortunate enough to participate on the Honor Flight to Washington DC two years ago with his fellow veterans, a trip he loved and spoke of fondly. He was also an active proud member of the local Legion Post. Jack and Jeanne retired to their farm in Sharon, WI in the late 80’s to fulfill his dream of having horses and living in the country. In the last 5 years he was lucky enough to find the second love of his life, Phylis. Jack was a quiet philanthropist giving to many causes and organizations including the Wounded Warriors Project, Citizens United, Disabled Veterans, RNC, NRA, and the ASPCA. Jack passed away suddenly, but peacefully and will be missed by so many who love him Jack is survived by his Love and partner in life , Phylis Morris ,children Jack K. Lieske and Allison (Gregg Rice) Lieske; grandchildren David Luczak, Kristen Luczak, Chloe Rae Lieske, Geory Lieske, and Ayden Lieske; sister-in-law Carol Lieske; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great nephews. Jack is also survived by his “adopted” sons, daughters, and grandchildren, Tom, Val, TJ and Brandy Carstenson. He was preceded in death by his wife Jeanne; parents; brother Edward Lieske; and sister Joan Tobolik. A celebration of life will be scheduled for a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial may be given to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org/ For more information call the funeral home at 262-275-2171. hide
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jack W Lieske November 20 1930 January 28 2020.
Death notice for the town of: Yorkville, state: Illinois
Jack, Allison, and family. The Kaberlein family is very sorry to hear about Jack. We’ve been reminiscing old times.