Eugene "Gene" Cyril Jack, 83, passed peacefully on Monday, April 18, 2011 at his home with his family at his side.

Mr. Jack was born in River Falls, Wisconsin on January 17, 1928 to John and Nora (Fitzgerald) Jack.  He married Mary Ann Caflisch on June 20, 1949 at St. Bridget's Catholic Church in Simpson, Minnesota.

Gene grew up on the family farm in Marion.  He went to Burr Oak rural school in Marion.  He attended high school in Chatfield for one year and graduated from Rochester Central High School.  He played football for the local team, 4-H club member, served on Land O'Lakes creamery board, member of Farmers Union in Chatfield, St. Elizabeth's Card Club from St. Bridget's Church, and ushered at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Chatfield.

In 1952 he engaged in farming at his current residence of Chatfield, milked cows and later went into Red Angus cows.  He was a trucker for Hormel and also hauled to South St. Paul livestock yards.  He established the Gene Jack Livestock Company of Chatfield for 25 years with many customer appreciation parties in the 1980's.  He started A&J Red Angus with Jim Andreasen to present.

Gene continued to buy cattle for the partnership.  He enjoyed gambling, playing cards, went to horse racing and cattle auctions.  He enjoyed riding in the pasture watching his cattle on his Gator, and spending time with his family.  He and his loving wife Mary Ann spent winters in Las Vegas for 20 years.

Gene is survived by his wife, Mary Ann, of 61 years; son David Jack of Colorado; daughter Patricia Jack of Rochester; grandchildren, Bryan (Jen) Jack, Adam, Jared, and Whitney Jack and boyfriend Michael Thorn; great-grandchildren, Aiden, Logan, Emersen Mae, Dylan and Gavin.

Eugene is preceded in death by his parents; three children, Dennis, Karen and Lynda; and two brothers, Ray and Frances Jack.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30AM on Monday, April 25, 2011 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Chatfield with Rev. Patrick Arens and Rev. Paul Nelson officiating, with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00PM on Sunday, April 24, 2011 at St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Memorials can be directed to Seasons Hospice, St. Mary's Catholic Church of Chatfield, or St. Bridget's Catholic Church.