Departed this life following a long illness, Monday, December 31, 2012. Age 76. Warmhearted husband of Bonnie (nee Schmit) for 22 years. Proud father of Paul (Emilie Aillaud) and the late Gary (Connie). Fond grandfather of Ashley, Danielle, Liana and Ivy Thielecke. Brother of Barbara (the late Frank) Bowman and Pat (the late Al) Platz. Also loved by other relatives, friends and especially Fred (Barb) Unrein, Jose (Josie) Cabalarro, Dick (Marie) Loreck and the entire Schmit family. Jack retired as a lieutenant for the Milwaukee Fire Department after 34 years of service. He was an avid golfer, bowler and fisherman.Visitation at the Funeral Home, Saturday, January 5 from 12:00 PM"2:15 PM. Funeral Service at 2:30 PM. Private committal at Wisconsin Memorial Park.