Jack Nicholas Osweiler, 92, passed away on March 22nd, 2022 in Great Falls, Montana. A Celebration of Life will be held at Eagles Manor on April 10th, 2022 at 1PM
Jack was born on June 4th, 1929, in Great Falls, Montana. He grew up here, attending local public schools, including Fleming school south of town. Shortly after graduating high school, Jack attended Great Falls college, then later joined the Army to assist in fighting in the Korean Conflict between 1951 and 1953. He returned home upon completing his service.
In 1959, Jack married the love of his life, Cecile T. Lafond. Together they shared 38 years of marriage and six children.
Jack worked a variety of occupations in his lifetime, spanning from wrapping meat to working for the Zion Sign Company and Great Falls Brewery. In 1960, Jack joined the Great Falls Police Department and took care of our community until 1980. He worked for the patrol division, detective division, traffic division, as well as a patrol sergeant. Jack was respected for his employment with GFPD and was awarded Policeman of the Year in 1972. Jack also worked at American Furniture part time. Upon his retirement from the police department, Jack worked at the Columbus Hospital as a security guard. He eventually retired in 1985.
Jack was active in the local community; he was a life member of the Elk’s Club, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the VFW.
In his free time, Jack enjoyed bowling, golfing, gardening, and spending time in the outdoors, especially in the mountains.
Jack was preceded in death by his loving wife Cecile.
He is survived by his sons Mike Tefft and John Osweiler; daughters Linda Cooley, Bette Albright, Robin Vukasin, and Deborah Osweiler; as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers please make any memorial donations in his name to the Great Falls Animal Shelter.
To share condolences, please visit www.croxfordfuneralhome.com
Jack Nicholas Osweiler, 92, passed away on March 22nd, 2022 in Great Falls, Montana. A Celebration of Life will be held at Eagles Manor on April 10th, 2022 at 1PM
Jack was born on June 4th, 1929, in Great Falls, Montana. He grew up here, attending local public schools, including Fleming school south of town. Shortly after graduating high school, Jack attended Great Falls college, then later joined the Army to assist in fighting in the Korean Conflict between 1951 and 1953. He returned home upon completing his service.
In 1959, Jack married the love of his life, Cecile T. Lafond. Together they shared 38 years of marriage and six children.
Jack worked a variety of occupations in his lifetime, spanning from wrapping meat to working for the Zion Sign Company and Great Falls Brewery. In 1960, Jack joined the Great Falls Police Department and took care of our community until 1980. He worked for the patrol division, detective division, traffic division, as well as a patrol sergeant. Jack was respected for his employment with GFPD and was awarded Policeman of the Year in 1972. Jack also worked at American Furniture part time. Upon his retirement from the police department, Jack worked at the Columbus Hospital as a security guard. He eventually retired in 1985.
Jack was active in the local community; he was a life member of the Elk’s Club, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the VFW.
In his free time, Jack enjoyed bowling, golfing, gardening, and spending time in the outdoors, especially in the mountains.
Jack was preceded in death by his loving wife Cecile.
He is survived by his sons Mike Tefft and John Osweiler; daughters Linda Cooley, Bette Albright, Robin Vukasin, and Deborah Osweiler; as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers please make any memorial donations in his name to the Great Falls Animal Shelter.
To share condolences, please visit www.croxfordfuneralhome.com
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