"I fondly remember the Walsh family on Winston Avenue, and I loved the ice skating rink they had every winter in their yard. "
In loving memory of
John W. "Jack" Walsh
January 29, 1948 - August 10, 2017
Portage/Sun Prairie - John 'Jack" Walsh, age 69, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 10, 2017.
Jack is remembered in love by his sons, Matt (Jen) and Aaron (Sarah) Walsh; his grandsons, Lawson and Egan Walsh; his 12 brothers and sisters, Tom (Bonnie) Walsh, Mary (Gil) Cataldo, Marilyn (John) Gallivan, Kathy Scott, Jim (Julia) Walsh, Pat Walsh, Bob (Maureen) Walsh, PJ (Karen) Walsh, Ginger (Tom) Stasaitis, Noreen (JC) Copeland, Dan Walsh, and Mike Walsh; his many nieces and nephews; his former wife, Michele Walsh; and his three best friends, considered family; Terry (Irene) Gainer, Ron (Pat) Fisher, and Jim Voris. Jack was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Rebecca, his brother Bill (Loretta) Walsh, and his brother-in-law, Tom Scott.
Jack was born in a suburb of Chicago, IL. in 1948 to the late Kathleen (Robert) Walsh and Jack Egan. Jack, a Catholic League State Champion wrestler, graduated from Mount Carmel High School in 1966. Jack loved to follow the Caravan every football and wrestling season. Jack attended the University of Minnesota on a football scholarship and graduated in 1971 with a B.S. in Math and Statistics. Jack was involved in many professional organizations. However, Jack was best known and affiliated with Cobb, Strecker, Dunphy, and Zimmermann, where he was semi-retired Senior Vice President and worked for 37 years as an independent insurance agent. Jack started and built the Madison Branch of CSD&Z by surrounding himself with co-workers that he appreciated and loved.
Jack was a devoted father, grandfather, and honest and ethical businessmen who left a legacy upon us all. If you knew Jack, you knew his legacy. Please come share in celebrating that legacy.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. ALBERT THE GREAT CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2420 St. Albert Drive, Sun Prairie on Thursday, August 17, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. with Monsignor Donn Heiar presiding. Burial will follow at Sun Prairie Memory Gardens in Sun Prairie. A visitation will be held at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the mass. Following the burial, please join us at Buck and Honey's Restaurant, 804 Liberty Blvd, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 to celebrate Jack's life.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Services
1310 Emerald Terrace
(608) 837-9054
Tributes
"Many years since I have seen Jack and I remember him with great fondness as a tough straight talking young friend of mine. Like Butch Tornabeni I played with Jack at St. Margaret's and then against him while I went to Leo and he was at Carmel. It was a wonderful time to grow up. Jack did a great job of it."
"Jack and I played guards on the St Margaret of Scotland Football team back in 1960 and he was a tough competitor along with being a darn good guy. Glad to have had him as a team mate. My prayers and sympathies go out to all the Walsh Family. Butch Tornabeni"
"The thoughts and prayers of the Mount Carmel High School community are with your family during these days. May the saints of Carmel welcome Jack into God's eternal embrace and may Our Lady of Mount Carmel wrap you in the mantle of her love and care. - Mount Carmel High School"
"I saw Jack last week in Chicago, so sorry for the loss of a great guy. My condolences to his entire family."
"My deepest sympathy to Jack's family. Jack was one of the smartest insurance person I had the honor of knowing. Jack was always a true gentlemen. I appreciate his mentorship.RIP Jack"
"Our condolences to Jack's family. We were neighbors when we lived in Drover's Woods some 40 years ago. Jack was a good neighbor and a great role model for his children. Jack was truly one of the "good" guys. "
"My deepest sympathies to Jack's family and friends. I have known him for the last 12 years as a client. He was always a straight shooter and a man of his word who treated others with respect. He will be missed."
"Jack was a year behind me at Mt Carmel. On the Frosh/Soph team, we both played interior line. It was the Lombardi era. The way to get noticed was to fight at practice. I hated fighting with Jack. He never fought fair !! He was a wrestler and would pick me up and drive me into the ground for a pin. He was a good guy. A really good guy !!"
"My deepest condolences to Jack's family. I graduated with him from Mount Carmel, and will always remember him. - Dick Post"
"My sympathies to Jack's family and CSDZ friends/co-workers! I had the privilege of working with Jack for the past two years and appreciated his knowledge and guidance! Robyn Henslin"
"I met Jack at Prairie Athletic Club several years ago; always a joy to be around and talk with. My sincere sympathies to his family at this sad time. Chris Hirschinger"
"Matt and Aaron, you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God grant you peace and comfort you in your time of loss. I have loved you all since your Gingerbread House years. Your dad was a special man and an inspiration to so many. We have moved to Missouri to retire but wanted to send our love. Hold your families close.Know that your dad is in heaven and he is looking over you. Mary Kay and Gary vonAllmen"
"I cut jacks hair for 27 years .He was a wonderful person and great customer. I know he sure loved his family,I am really going to miss him. curt (the barber)"