John R. "Jack" Geary

Married to Donna M. Todd (Geary), April 25, 1964

Predeceased by Kathleen and Lawrence Geary, Parents and Sarah Geary, Sister

Jack will be so missed by his wife, Donna, his 2 sons Todd and Andy, his daughter in law Crissy, his three brothers, Larry (and Ann), Monroeville, Ohio, Paul (and Helga), Springhill, FL and Michael (and Patti) Sandusky, Ohio plus many nieces and nephews. And of course the true loves of his life, Grandkids Declan & Dahlia.

Attended Sandusky, Ohio Elementary, Junior High and High Schools

Graduated from the College of Lake County

Joined the Navy in 1960 and retired in 1984. Jack worked in the export business from 1984 until 2004 when he then retired from his civilian job.

He was a member of Millburn United Church of Christ, The Retired Officers Association, Fleet Reserve Association and the Retired Navy Musicians Association.

Jack’s love of travel continued after his retirement from the military. His work in the export business allowed him to travel the world.

The church family was an important part of Jack’s life as he willingly accepted leadership positions and donated his musical talents to St. John’s UCC in Waukegan from 1980-1993 and Millburn UCC from 1993 to present.

Cooking was his love and he shared his talent by feeding his family, friends and all the neighbors – either in Waukegan or here in Gurnee (Mayberry). Also, he donated seven course Italian dinners as church auction items.

Books were a passion as he carried his Kindle everywhere to get in a few pages of reading on a bench, in his favorite chair, on the front porch or at cancer treatments.

A celebration of Jack’s life will be on Saturday, September 27th at 10:30 AM at Millburn United Church of Christ, 19073 W Grass Lake Rd, Lake Villa, IL, 847-356-5237. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Millburn United Church of Christ.