John “Jack” C. McDonell

Lieutenant Colonel US Air Force, Retired

Jack passed away March 29, 2017 at the age of 95. He was the loving husband of Helen for 70 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Meinrad and Elsie, and his brother, Robert. Jack is survived by his wife and three sons: Jack (Gail), Bob (Rebecca), Kent (Julia) McDonell and two daughters: Jan (Tony) Ball, Dawn (Scott) Kozlik, and nephew Terry (Stacey) McDonell. Also survived by 11 grandchildren: Joseph (Melissa) McDonell, Kathryn (Grant) Holtackers, John (Amanda), Ben, Alex, Grace, Bob, Sam McDonell, Jillian, Miranda, and Braden Kozlik, and great-grandfather to Aubrey, Emmeline, Quinn, Mac, and Jack.

Jack was a WWII Air Force B-24 bomber pilot stationed in England with the 8th Air Force. After the war ended he continued with the Air Force Reserve for 22 years retiring as Lieutenant Colonel. He worked for 37 years at Armour Foods, retiring in 1984.

Jack was a wonderful husband and father. Always with great love, he taught us responsibility, humility, and to care for each other. Thanks to you, your legacy of humor and love for family and friends is your assurance that you will never be forgotten.

A special thanks to Cecelia Place and to Horizon Hospice for their exceptional care.

Memorial Gathering will be held at Krause Funeral Home located at 21600 West Capitol Drive in Brookfield, Wisconsin on Sunday April 9, 2017 from 5:00 PM – 6:45 PM. Memorial service will follow at 7:00 PM.