Obituary of Jack Herder
Herder, Jack
Jack, a resident of Chatham, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at the age of 77.
Beloved husband of Carol for 54 years.
Dear father of Rita Reinhardus & her husband, Ron, Carl Herder & his wife, Karyn (nee Pepper), and Christina Herder, all of Chatham.
Sadly missed by his 5 grandchildren, Tyler & Justin Reinhardus and Rachel, Casey & Christian Herder.
Also missed by his faithful companion, his German Shepherd, Lexi.
Jack was an employee of Navistar for 30 years and a long standing member of First Christian Reformed Church in Chatham, serving in various positions.
Survived by his two sisters, Martje & Ellie, both of Holland.
Predeceased by his parents, Cornelius & Eelkje Herder, 5 brothers & 1 sister.
Family to receive friends on Sunday, January 28, 2018 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm at McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham. A Funeral Service to celebrate Jack’s life will take place on Monday at First Christian Reformed Church, 25 Tweedsmuir Ave East at 11:00 am with Pastor Nate as officiant. Burial in Maple Leaf Cemetery to follow.
Donations in memory of Jack may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Pet & Wildlife Rescue.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street, Chatham
519 351 2040
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jack
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Death notice for the town of: Chatham, Province: Ontario