Jack was born in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1931. He moved to California at age twelve. Jack attended "Paly" High and then continued on to Cal Berkeley. Jack graduated from Berkeley and then spent a year in the Army. After returning from overseas, Jack went back to Cal for his Master's Degree.
Jack's first job was with the Arthur Andersen Accounting firm in San Francisco. A few years later Jack and two friends started their own accounting firm, Brooks, Stednitz, and Rhodes in San Jose. Jack was active in the community, most notably as a lifelong Rotarian. He was President of the Rotary Club of Almaden Valley. Jack was also President of the Santa Clara County Estate Planning Council.
Jack leaves one brother, Leo, his wife Betty, his three children, Ann, Paul, and Alan, plus three grandchildren, Brandon, Emily, and Zachary.
A family service has been held. As Zachary would say "Rest in Peace," Papa.
