John D. "Jack" Kaple

A candle was lit by John and Catherine Fortman and Family on April 22, 2017 7:34 AM

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Jack made John and I laugh many, many times. There was a quick witt about Jack that was so spontaneous! Jack helped Fortman Insurance with odd jobs that had to be done to the outside of our building. He made a swing that we purchased for my parents. There are many "Jack Items" all over -- he was quite the worker, besides entertaining people with his humor. You all had a grand husband, father, grandfather, friend... :)

A candle was lit by John and Catherine Fortman on April 22, 2017 7:29 AM

Message from Ken and Sue Pester

Pat and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Jack always made me smile and he always had a smile for everyone. He will be missed by so many and mainly you the family. Pat I want to give you and big hug, but we are out of town. Love you, see you when we get back to Ohio, Sue. Again, our thoughts and prayers for all of you.

Message from Christopher Klemm

Condolences to the family. He will be missed.
I have many fond memories of Jack with lots of laughter. He told me my uncles taught him to be so ornery, but I know that came natural(ly). There are lots of wonderful ways he left his mark in this world. Jack let me help him with a few-of course those were left scribed in concrete.

Message from Denise Ellerbrock Russell

Our family will always be touched with comfort and gratitude that 'Jack' drove 5 1/2 hrs to Joliet, Illinois to pay respects to his boyhood friend, our dad, Fred Ellerbrock. Dad passed December 14, 2001. We as a family will forever hold that kind, kind gesture in our hearts. Jack is a testament to a true gentlemen and friend. Rest in peace Jack, may you and dad "Freddie" rekindle that old friendship until we all meet again.
The family of Fred Ellerbrock

Message from Jack and Cindy Cramer

Pat, both of us are so sorry to hear about the passing of Jack. We are out of state and we were just informed about his passing. Our deepest sympathy goes out to your entire family from both of of us. We have such wonderful memories of him, especially when we lived at Foxfire Lake.
Love always, Cindy and Jack Cramer

Message from Sandy and Steve Kaple

So sorry to hear of Jack's passing. We can only hope that he is somewhere free of this disease, smiling, laughing, and telling dirty jokes! Prayers to the Kaple family.

Message from Helen and Jack

Pat,
So sorry to hear of Jack's death. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Helen and Jack Devitt

A candle was lit by Steve and Betty Frick on February 11, 2017 11:16 AM

Message from Bob Clark

My prayers and warmest thoughts go out to Pat and family members. It was a real pleasure knowing Jack for many years. When we were first married, he sold us the aluminum siding for out house installed by Bowman Brothers of Lima. I loved him when he was bar tender at the Black Angus when I was in the Lou Breece house band. I also have fond memories of having coffee with him at L&K and McDonalds. The world is a better place for having people such as Jack. May we seem him again in the next life. Sincerely, Bob Clark

A candle was lit by Bob Clark on February 11, 2017 10:26 AM

A candle was lit by Roseann Rosengarten on February 11, 2017 9:18 AM

A candle was lit by Jim and mary Kaple on February 10, 2017 11:02 PM

A candle was lit by Jan & Jeff Fuetter on February 10, 2017 8:33 PM

A candle was lit by Marcia Reed and family on February 10, 2017 6:57 PM

Message from Wendy and Joe Kowal

Pat, we are sorry for your loss. We are unable to come Friday to visitation. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

A candle was lit by Andrea Wilson on February 10, 2017 1:46 PM

A candle was lit by Greg & Joyce Poppel on February 10, 2017 12:49 PM

Message from Kitty Sutter

Roy and I are sending our sympathy to Jacks entire family. What a wonderful kind giving person he was. I think he knew more people then anyone I know. We still have a swing he built in our family. Big Big Heart!

Expression of Sympathy

A DISH GARDEN WITH FRESH FLOWERS was ordered on February 10, 2017

Expression of Sympathy

A TROPICAL DISH GARDEN WITH FRESH FLOWERS was sent on February 10, 2017

We offer our sincere and deep condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your friends at VSI

Expression of Sympathy

A MONET'S GARDEN  BASKET was sent on February 10, 2017

Thinking of you and your family in your time of loss. Much Love, Your Frasers Family

Message from Joan and Ed Nixon

Dear Pat and family, We are so sorry to read Jack's obituary in The Lima News o line. Please know that our sympathy and prayers are with you all. Joan and Ed Nixon

A candle was lit by Jim & Nancy McBride on February 10, 2017 7:31 AM

A candle was lit by Pat Broecker on February 9, 2017 11:40 PM

A candle was lit by Randy & Lisa Westrick on February 9, 2017 11:35 PM

A candle was lit by John and Linda Warnecke on February 9, 2017 11:23 PM

Message from Jane Heringhaus

Pat and family, so very sorry for your loss. Many prayers and special thoughts are with you and your family. You can bet; there's are huge party going on in heaven. Jack and all those Heringhaus's ....God better be ready!!💞

A candle was lit by Jane Heringhaus on February 9, 2017 10:40 PM

A candle was lit by Gerald "Tack" & Betty Schroeder on February 9, 2017 10:20 PM

Message from Gerald "Tack" & Betty Schroeder

I had the pleasure of meeting Jack when I was the secretary for the Putnam County Airport Board, of which Jack was a board member. He truly did love life and was so concerned about the airport which made him a good board member. I met his wife, Pat quite a few years earlier as she is a classmate friend of my brother Cork. My sympathy to the whole family

Message from Tom & Terri Wolfe

Deepest sympathy to Pat & her entire family. We will not be able to get to Jack's viewing, but know that we are keeping all of you in our prayers. Cherish all your great memories.

Message from John &Ginny Kahle

Pat&family
Our sympathies & prayers are with you. Wish we were there to be with you through this difficult time. Jack was so loved by all . We have good memories of jack and only the mention of his name & John will say "Jack was always so much fun". He will be so missed. Love you and keeping you in prayer. John& Ginny

A candle was lit by Tom & Terri Wolfe on February 9, 2017 8:59 PM

A candle was lit by Marge Miller on February 9, 2017 8:26 PM

Message from Ruth Wilhelm)

Abby I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing but hold on to all the wonderful memories and know he's in a better place and at peace.

A candle was lit by Ruth Wilhelm on February 9, 2017 7:55 PM

Message from Joyce Bailey

To Jack's family I am so sorry for your loss. Jack was sure an amazing person. always brought a smile to your face. I was so lucky to have known him. Remember when he lived next to my parents. Never knew what he would think of next. There was great times in the neighborhood. So going to miss him.

A candle was lit by Joyce Bailey on February 9, 2017 7:07 PM

Message from Harolyn Legg

Pat - so sorry about Jack's passing. He had a tough road to go but is in a much better place now. My deepest sympathies to the whole family.

A candle was lit by Earl and Regina Schekelhoff on February 9, 2017 4:02 PM

A candle was lit by Ottawa Food Pantry Staff on February 9, 2017 3:04 PM

A candle was lit by Mary Jo Buckland Schroeder on February 9, 2017 2:51 PM

A candle was lit by Steve & Cindy Klemm on February 9, 2017 2:18 PM

A candle was lit by Joe & Ruth Gerdeman on February 9, 2017 1:38 PM

Message from Jim and Marilyn Thomas

I am so sorry that we will not be able to come to the visitation. We extend our sincere sympathy for your loss. You have been the strength Jack needed. Cherish the happy memories and laughter you shared and he will always be with you.

Jim and Marilyn Thomas

A candle was lit by Don and Dorothy Christman on February 9, 2017 12:41 PM

A candle was lit by Trinity United Methodist Church on February 9, 2017 12:25 PM

A candle was lit by Edna Siebeneck on February 9, 2017 12:11 PM

A candle was lit by Al & Becky Hermiller on February 9, 2017 11:55 AM

A candle was lit by Dan & Lisa Rieman on February 9, 2017 11:54 AM

A candle was lit by Shell Miller on February 9, 2017 11:35 AM