"I just read that Jack passed away. I live in Des Moines so don?t always see everything. I am so sorry for your loss. I grew up with Jack, Charles and Sarah. We played many a night on my front lawn on North 8th. I lost my husband to 11 years ago, he a Vietnam veteran. If you read this please pass this on to Sarah too. We lost touch many years ago but thought about all of them often. I live in Clive, Ia now and my last name is Wills."
In loving memory of
Jack Wiederholt
November 26, 1954 - October 25, 2019
Jack C. Weiderholt, 64, of Fort Dodge passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 at his home.
A Celebration of Life and time of friends to gather will be held on Tuesday, October 29th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Laufersweiler Funeral Home.
Jack C. Weiderholt was born in Fort Dodge on November 26, 1954 to Charles and Irma Weiderholt. He attended St. Edmond High School. Jack served in the U.S. Army from 1973 to 1976 based at Fort Collins, CO. He married Barbara Baier on June 6, 1975 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The couple made their home in Fort Carson, CO until Jack's honorable discharge from the service. They were parents of one child Nicole "Nikki" . The couple lived in Columbus , NE for a brief period and then the couple established their home in Fort Dodge, IA.
Jack enjoyed spending time with his grandsons, decorating their home with holiday decorations, spending time with his dog "Riley" and helping veterans.
Jack is survived by his wife Barbara, son-in-law Jason Lennon, grandsons Brandon and Bryer Lennon, sister Sarah Weiderholt, sister-in-law Charlotte Evans, brother-in-law Woody Kinsman.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Nikki, parents Charles and Irma, sister Roberta, brother Chuck, brother-in-law Kenneth Evan and nephew Jerry Sankey Jr.
Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.
Tributes
"Rest in peace my dear friend. Hopefully you and Chuck are catching up, and you and my dad are sharing stories like you always did. God bless you. I'm sorry you went through so much pain, especially the past year. You were lucky to have Barb and your Grandsons, and they were lucky to have you. I was blessed to have you as a friend for most of my life. Miss you. "
"The Weiderholts were neighbors of my mother and I will always remember the kind things they did for her. "
"Barb, I am so very sorry to hear of Jack's passing. Sending prayers to you at this difficult time."
"Oh, Barb, I was so shocked and saddened to learn you lost Jack. I enjoyed him sticking his head out the door when I brought your paper. He will be missed and driving past your house around every holiday will never be the same. Sending you love and prayers."
"Barb....thinking about you and your family during this difficult time."