Jack Martin Reeser

He is survived by his wife, Jean Layman Reeser; one aunt, Clara Wilcoxin; three sisters, Sharon (Bruce) Heller, Susan (Garry) Kinney, and Christy Crawford; Daughter, Jaclyn (Nate) Downs; son, Jaron Reeser; two grandsons, Edison and Callum Downs; six nephews; two nieces; numerous great nephews and nieces; great-great nephews and nieces; and many cousins.

Jack was a Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam War. He attained the rank of Sergeant, and was a recipient of two Purple Hearts for bravery and injuries sustained in Vietnam. Members of his Veterans' group shared with his family that when he was in Vietnam, he would buy boxes of yo-yos for the Vietnamese orphans.

Upon returning home from the war, he was an early entrepreneur, and ran several "small businesses", ran out of everything from a friend's garage, to a makeshift roadside stand. Still later, he had a carpet business and pizza shop.

If Uncle Jackie were to sum up his life in his own words, he'd probably say, "I am a person who had a great life to look back on. When I was young I felt invincible and enjoyed life to the fullest. I was not perfect and made mistakes, but I cared deeply about my family and friends. I was generous to a fault which left me hurt and used at times. I met Jean, and the two of us grew together and then we got old laughing at all the thousands of simple things that we came to enjoy, and filled our lives with happy moments."

He loved to be with family, and was always up for a picnic, reunion, or gathering of friends. He liked to buy food for the CROWD! Automobiles, boating, walleye and perch fishing on Lake Erie were among his favorite things to do. Jack loved his pets, especially his two cats, Pumpkin and Lulu, that shared his affection.

Uncle Jackie will be forever remembered for his "BIG fish" stories, smiling eyes, caring heart, loving embrace, and unconditional love. Although our hearts are heavy, we will celebrate his life and find comfort that he is in heaven watching over us.

A private cremation has been entrusted to SCHOEDINGER NORTH FUNERAL HOME. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to send messages of support to his family. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, or Ohio Health Hospice.