Jack Allen Wappes

Jack Allen Wappes age 82 of Garrett, IN died Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Parkview DeKalb Hospital. Jack was born December 7, 1939 in Garrett, IN to William I. and Mildred L. (Renkenberger) Wappes. He married Jean M. Freeman on February 10, 1962 in the United Methodist Church in Churubusco, IN. Jack worked in assembly at International Harvester - retiring in 1981.

Jack was an avid Purdue fan and enjoyed putting out his Christmas lights each year, doing Seek-A-Word – word search books and was a farmer.

Jack is survived by his wife: Jean M. Wappes, Garrett, IN; daughters: Dawn (Rodney) Lemish, Garrett, IN; Deanna (Bruce) Delauder, Garrett, IN; brother: George (Helen) Wappes, Auburn, IN; sister: Shirley (Richard) Griffin, Garrett, IN; grandchildren: Kayleigh (Lance) Conrad, Garrett, IN; Zachary (Kirston) Delauder, Garrett, IN; Jessica (Corey) New, Garrett, IN; Keaton (Sierra) Lemish, Ft. Wayne, IN; great grandchildren: Jace Delauder, Harper New, and Rylee Delauder.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents: William I. and Mildred L. Wappes; brothers: William “Billy” Wappes, Merlin Wappes, and Max Wappes; sisters: Dorothy Loft and Ora McFarland.

Visitation will take place from 2-8 p.m. Thursday, December 1, 2022 and from 10 – 11 a.m. Friday, December 2, 2022 at Thomas Funeral Home, 1277 C.R. 56, Garrett, IN.

Services will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, December 2, 2022 at Thomas Funeral Home with Rev. Shalimar Holderly officiating.

Burial will take place in Cedar Creek Cemetery – rural Auburn, IN.

Memorials are to the DeKalb County 4-H council or the Garrett United Methodist Church.

You may send a condolence or sign the on-line register book by visiting: www.thomasfuneralhome.org