Master Chief Petty Officer, Deep Sea Diver, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Naval Parachutist and Jump Master, US Navy, Retired

Jack went to his eternal home on Friday, September 20, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born June 7, 1939 to Orrin and Evelyn (Gordon) Meyers in Hustisford, WI. Jack attended Kingston Grade School, Markesan High School and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Education from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

At the age of 20, Jack entered the US Navy and remained there for 45 years. Upon retiring in 2003, Jack returned home to Dalton, from Maryland, and married his childhood sweetheart, Beverly Gossfeld Hutchinson Meyers. Once they caught their second wind, 16 years of wedded adventure followed.

Jack was active in his community. He was a Green Lake County Board member for six years (four years as a chairman) and served as commander of American Legion Post 395 for several years. He also served as KHPS President, Greenwood Cemetery President and was involved in the Lake Association for the Kingston Mill Pond. Jack enjoyed boating, skiing, hunting, building, writing and traveling.

Jack is survived by his wife, Beverly; daughters, Terry Lou (Jeff) Kling, Tina Belle (Joe) Block; granddaughters, Sarah (Leigh) Bartel, Yvonne (Josh) VonBoxtel, Angelica Kling, Tonya (Joe) Brown, Angel (Josh) Board, Lindsey (Ryan) Hellenbrand; 14 great-grandchildren; special aunt, Lola Arndt; sister and brother-in-law, Harold and Judy Jenkins; brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Dina Gossfeld; several nieces and nephews; his constant companions, Fergie and Lillie; other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his former wife, Janice Meyers; parents, Orrin and Jessie (Ring) Meyers; mother and father-in-law, Clarence and Dorothy Gossfeld Voelker, and other relatives.

Jack was a very positive person who loved people. His whole life he was very adventurous and determined, right up until the very end. Nothing was going to stop him from living his life to the fullest, not even cancer. Always on the go, making new plans every day. He was an inspiration to us all. He loved challenges and was a very giving person. Jack will be greatly missed by his family, friends and community.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Agnesian Hospice who were all so caring and wonderful.

Visitation for Jack will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 181 S. Main St., Markesan from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Visitation will also be held on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Terrace Shores Ev. Free Church, W3278 Cty Rd K, Markesan from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Gary Zacharias officiating. Military honors will be provided following the service at church by American Legion Post 395.

Inurnment will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Kingston Cemetery.

Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Markesan is honored to be serving the family.