Jack Sperbeck
July 27th, 1945 - October 3rd, 2023
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Jack L. Sperbeck (1945 - 2023)
With sorrow in our hearts, we announce the passing of our husband, father, and friend, Jack Sperbeck Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023, at Woodland Terrace of Paw Paw Lake in Coloma. A visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, October 10th, at Starks & Menchinger Chapel & Cremation Services, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph, Michigan. In Jack’s memory, a family only funeral service will be held at Riverview Cemetery in Saint Joseph with Military Rites at 2 p.m., Wednesday October 11th, 2023, to be officiated by David L. Powers.
Memorial donations in Jack’s honor may be made to The Boys and Girls Club of Benton Harbor, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or Caring Circle of Corewell Health.
Jack’s life began July 27, 1945, in St. Joseph to Merlin and Raina Sperbeck who predeceased him. He married Janet on December 4th, 1982, who survives. He is also survived by a son Brad (Nicole Ogrin) Sperbeck of Kalamazoo and stepchildren Rhonda (Robert) Laureys-Carlson of Davenport, Florida, and David L. Powers of Bridgman. Two brothers, James (Kathy Osborn) Sperbeck of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Jerold (Sue) Sperbeck and their families, of Spring Hill, Florida. Three Grandchildren, Blair (Brandi) Powers, Masen Laureys, and Trevor (Janna) Laureys. Two Great Grandchildren, Jonah and Gwendolyn Powers and his beloved fur baby, Wilma.
Jack was predeceased by his stepdaughter-in-law, Heike Powers, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members, and friends.
Jack graduated from St. Joseph High School. He continued his education after he honorably served our country in the U.S. Army Reserves for 6 years. Jack retired from Whirlpool Corporation in 2006, as Vice President of Global Procurement. He spent 43 years of dedicated service and accomplishments at Whirlpool Corporation as well as gaining many co-workers and friends. He traveled Nationally and Internationally and volunteered as Chairman of the Whirlpool Community Golf Event for several years. He was an avid golfer and played golf at Harbor Shores Golf Club, belonged to the Point O’ Woods Golf and Country Club and was a former member of Berrien Hills Country Club. Jack loved his work, family, and gatherings. He was a long-distance bicyclist with his friends in Florida, loved boating, fishing, pizza and beer, as well as spending time at his home in Florida especially after he retired. Jack was one of a kind and was known as a meticulous dresser and was always neat appearing of himself, his cars, lawn, house, and surroundings.
A special thank you to the staff at Woodland Terrace that cared and cooked for him. Thank you to the staff of Caring Circle and to the family and friends that visited him to brighten up his days spent at Woodland Terrace. Jack will be missed by all that knew and loved him. He always had a real-life story to tell and several sayings such as: “Common sense is not so common”, “Perfecto” and “We are only here for a visit.” We miss him so much already and forever will.
With sorrow in our hearts, we announce the passing of our husband, father, and friend, Jack Sperbeck Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023, at Woodland Terrace of Paw Paw Lake in Coloma. A visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, October 10th, at Starks & Menchinger Chapel & Cremation Services, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph, Michigan. In Jack’s memory, a family only funeral service will be held at Riverview Cemetery in Saint Joseph with Military Rites at 2 p.m., Wednesday October 11th, 2023, to be officiated by David L. Powers.
Memorial donations in Jack’s honor may be made to The Boys and Girls Club of Benton Harbor, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or Caring Circle of Corewell Health.
Jack’s life began July 27, 1945, in St. Joseph to Merlin and Raina Sperbeck who predeceased him. He married Janet on December 4th, 1982, who survives. He is also survived by a son Brad (Nicole Ogrin) Sperbeck of Kalamazoo and stepchildren Rhonda (Robert) Laureys-Carlson of Davenport, Florida, and David L. Powers of Bridgman. Two brothers, James (Kathy Osborn) Sperbeck of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Jerold (Sue) Sperbeck and their families, of Spring Hill, Florida. Three Grandchildren, Blair (Brandi) Powers, Masen Laureys, and Trevor (Janna) Laureys. Two Great Grandchildren, Jonah and Gwendolyn Powers and his beloved fur baby, Wilma.
Jack was predeceased by his stepdaughter-in-law, Heike Powers, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members, and friends.
Jack graduated from St. Joseph High School. He continued his education after he honorably served our country in the U.S. Army Reserves for 6 years. Jack retired from Whirlpool Corporation in 2006, as Vice President of Global Procurement. He spent 43 years of dedicated service and accomplishments at Whirlpool Corporation as well as gaining many co-workers and friends. He traveled Nationally and Internationally and volunteered as Chairman of the Whirlpool Community Golf Event for several years. He was an avid golfer and played golf at Harbor Shores Golf Club, belonged to the Point O’ Woods Golf and Country Club and was a former member of Berrien Hills Country Club. Jack loved his work, family, and gatherings. He was a long-distance bicyclist with his friends in Florida, loved boating, fishing, pizza and beer, as well as spending time at his home in Florida especially after he retired. Jack was one of a kind and was known as a meticulous dresser and was always neat appearing of himself, his cars, lawn, house, and surroundings.
A special thank you to the staff at Woodland Terrace that cared and cooked for him. Thank you to the staff of Caring Circle and to the family and friends that visited him to brighten up his days spent at Woodland Terrace. Jack will be missed by all that knew and loved him. He always had a real-life story to tell and several sayings such as: “Common sense is not so common”, “Perfecto” and “We are only here for a visit.” We miss him so much already and forever will.
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