Happy Birthday Grandpa Jack!

Happy Birthday to a man who has lived a full life. John or "Jack" as we call him, was born in Spencer, Nebraska. His family, which included 6 siblings, moved to Wood, South Dakota where he attended Witten High School. After Graduation, he entered the U.S. Navy. He fought in Guam during World War II. After his discharge from the service, he attended South Dakota State University studying watch repair. He then moved to a small town called Bridgewater, where he worked for NC Lund who had the town jewelry store. Grandpa Jack eventually purchased the business from Mr. Lund. In addition to being a business owner and watchmaker, he was the city treasurer, city auditor and sold annuitues and investments for Waddel and Reed.

During his time in Bridgewater, Grandpa Jack met and married Lois Gasper on April 17, 1951. They proceeded to have 9 children, 4 girls and 5 boys. They have 22 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, two of them are Troy and Emma.

Happy 83rd Birthday Grandpa Jack!