Allan J. “Jack” Ferguson passed away on his terms, his way on February 17, 2021. He was born on March 20, 1935 in Joliet, Illinois to Allan and Jane Ferguson. Allan or “Jack” to his family and friends, attended and graduated from the University of Missouri – Columbia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry. After graduating from Mizzou, Jack joined the U.S. Army Reserves where he achieved several medals of commendation for his sharp-shooting skills. Upon completion of his service to the United States Army Reserve, Jack attended graduate school at the University of Missouri, earning a Master of Arts in Accounting. Jack worked for several years for GE in Schnechtady, New York. It was there he met the love of his life, Carol Paupst. To this union, were born three children: Allan, Steven and Karen. The family moved from Schnechtady, New York to Chesterland, Ohio where they made their family home until Carol’s passing in October of 1998. Jack continued working long after retirement eligibility because he loved his work and enjoyed keeping his mind engaged. Jack enjoyed his monthly poker games, his coffee breaks with co-workers and his lunches with co-workers and friends. Jack’s true pride and joy were his children and his grandchildren. Jack was preceded in death by his wife Carol, his parents, Allan and Jane, and his sister, Eliza Jean Ballard. He is survived by his children, Allan T. Ferguson, Steve (Nikki) Ferguson, and Karen (John) Haar, a brother, James (Carol) Ferguson and grandchildren, Hannah Ferguson; Liam, Naomi and Clara Ferguson; and, Carolyn, Matthew and Andrew Haar.
Friends may call at GATTOZZI AND SON FUNERAL HOME, 12524 Chillicothe Rd. (Route 306 N. of Mayfield Rd.) Chesterland, from 11am to 12 noon on Tuesday February 23rd, 2021, where Funeral Service will be held at noon. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Allan's name to the American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org. Interment Chester Cemetery, Chester Township.
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