June 12 1933 April 30 2020
Lester “Jack” McGinnis June 12, 1933 – April 30, 2020 Share this obituary Sign Guestbook| View Guestbook Entries| Send Sympathy Card Lester “Jack” McGinnis, 86 of Warrens, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, April 30th at the Tomah VA Hospital in Tomah, Wisconsin. Jack was born in Lady Smith, Wisconsin on June 12th, 1933 to Grace Ann (Moore) and Foster McGinnis. He graduated from Tomah High School in 1951. Afterward, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Upon returning home, he married his sweetheart, Lucille “Lucy” Sass on July 30th, 1955. Lucy preceded him in death on October 7, 2019. They had nine children together. They are survived by their children; Jack (Patrice), Melody Wallace (Reggie), Jim, John (Sandy), Jeff (Lori), Cindy Perry, Joe (Penny), and Sheri (Jeff), 27 grandchildren, and 52 great grandchildren. They are further survived by countless nieces, nephews, other relatives. Jack is preceded in death by his beloved wife Lucy, parents, an infant daughter Peggy Sue, an infant son, a grandson Matthew Olson; Siblings Gerald, Chet (Mary) McGinnis, Elsie (Dave) Kirvan, Lemuel (Marie) McGinnis, Beatrice McLamarrah, Andy (Ann) McGinnis, Richard (Loretta) McGinnis; and many loved extended family and dearest friends. Jack spent most of his career working for a fire department, beginning as a fire fighter at the Tomah VA Hospital and ending it as Fire Chief at the Fort McCoy Fire Department. He loved his work and enjoyed many years working beside others to serve the community. Jack retired February 1987 to devote time to traveling with Lucy and exploring his other passion, horses. He was an avid horseman and always surrounded himself and his family with horses and the opportunity to ride. He belonged to the Tomah Baptist Church for many decades, glad to serve in any way that he was called. His devotion to his faith was obvious to those who knew him. He volunteered at Camp Chetek for many years, as well as did mission work in Ireland. Jack was well known for his sense of humor, engaging storytelling, his willingness to help others, and his quiet charm evident by the twinkle in his eye. With a little binder twine and duct tape there wasn’t anything he couldn’t fix! He will be remembered as a loving husband, strong father, quiet cowboy, dedicated fireman, and a man of deep faith. Private family services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Tomah Baptist Church. Pastor Ronald Tobin will officiate. He will be laid to rest at LaGrange Cemetery. The Funeral Service will be lived streamed on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 2:00 PM by going to tomahbaptistchurch.com and thru Facebook at Tomah Baptist Church. The Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements and encourages you to sign the online guest book, leave memories and comforting messages to the family, and share photos on their website at www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com. Print Obituary Sign Guestbook Name: Location: Video: Image: Light A Candle Candle 1 Candle 2 Candle 3 Candle 4 Email: Please keep my message private Personal Message: Personal Message (required) Confirm: Submit Guestbook entry
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Lester Jack McGinnis June 12 1933 April 30 2020.
Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home
Death notice for the town of: Tomah, state: Wisconsin