John "Jack" Haines

December 7, 1926 — September 7, 2023

John "Jack" Haines passed away peacefully at home after the long goodbye of Alzheimer's Disease, Thursday September 7, 2023, at the age of 96. Jack was born in Marinette Wisconsin on December 7, 1926, the son of the late Elmer and Regina (D'Amour) Haines. They moved to Iron Mountain Michigan shortly after. The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on Jack's 15 ^th birthday December 7, 1941. That event instilled in Jack a deep love of Country and conviction to serve. He finished high school early and after two unsuccessful attempts to gain enough weight to meet the minimum, enlisted in the Army Air Corps on October 26, 1944. He faithfully served his county as a cryptographer stationed in Germany. After service Jack moved to Milwaukee and worked at the Veterans Home as a cook. It was there he met the love of his life. Dorothy Jeske. Jack died just shy of their 73 ^rd wedding anniversary. After Jack and Dorothy married, Jack took a job with the Heil company and worked there for 35 years as an Industrial Engineer and shop manager, until he took early retirement because the company relocated. Jack loved his family and worked hard to support his six children and give them a Catholic education. He worked evenings at Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Hospital and seasonally with the Post Office. Jack enjoyed watching sports, playing cards, bowling, golf and spending time with family and friends. Jack is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy, his children Jean (Scott) Wold, Cheryl (the late Jere) Nicholas, Doreen (the late Antonio) Rosario and David Haines, his grandchildren, Angelique Rosario, Eric Nicholas, Laurel (Cody) Stein, Alanna Rosario, and his great granddaughter Lilyannah Smith. Jack was preceded in death by his sons, Gerry and Greg, his sister Shirley (John) Collins and brothers, Dean and Ronald (Ellie). He will be missed by other nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends. Visitation Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church from 10:30 to 11:30, followed by Mass at 11:30. There will be a luncheon in St. Mary's Community Room immediately after Mass. The family would like to thank Aurora Palliative and Hospice at Home for their care and support. Memorials to the Alzheimer's Association would be appreciated.

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