The funeral mass for Jack J. Stachowitz will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 25 , 2016 at Pax Christi Catholic Church with the Rev. Msgr. Donald Schmitz officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.

Jack passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, August 20 at RiverBend Senior Living where he resided since January.

Jack was born on February 27, 1929 in Winona, MN.  On January 3, 1948, he married Lois Kulsrud and shortly thereafter the newlyweds moved to Rochester where they raised their two daughters.

Jack was drafted during the Korean War and faithfully served his country overseas in the Army during the conflict.  Shortly after his honorable discharge, he began what would be a lifelong love of the outdoors and tree trimming.  He retired from RPU in 1987 after 30 years as a lineman.  Jack continued to climb and trim trees endearing himself to many Rochester residents.  There was never a tree too tall for Jack to climb.

Jack loved spending time with his family and friends.  His door was always open, his fridge was always full of cold beverages and his smile was always genuine.

Jack treasured every moment spent with his grandchildren and was extremely proud of each of them. He considered it a true blessing watching them grow from children to young adults.

Jack is survived by his daughters, Roxann (Mike) Turner of Rochester, MN and Dawn (Kurt) Stachowitz-Biskey of Maplewood, MN; his grandchildren, Michael Turner (Julia Hankins) of Lakewood, CO, Sarah Turner of Rochester, MN and Cindy Turner of Minneapolis, MN; his sister Doris Ambrose of Minneapolis, MN.  Jack is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Jack was preceded in death by his wife Lois, on October 18, 2009; his parents and seven siblings.

Friends may call Wednesday, August 24 from 4:30 – 7:30 PM in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home or on Thursday, August 25 one hour prior to the service at the church.

In his final years, Jack was lovingly cared for by Alice, his caregiver from Home Instead, Debbie his house keeper, Dr. Henry Schultz, Natalie and their team from the Mayo Clinic, Allie his nurse from Seasons Hospice and Julia – his daily ray of sunshine, who shared several months with Jack assisting him with his daily routine. Thanks also to all the thoughtful, loving and caring CNAs at RiverBend.

Memorials are suggested to either Seasons Hospice or Pax Christi.

Jack's spirit will forever live in those whose lives he touched with his wonderful smile, great sense of humor and unselfish love.