Jack was born in Louisville, KY to Bernard John and Anne Bauer Osterholt on April 9, 1949. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from University of Louisville and later with a Masters in City Planning from Georgia Institute of Technology. After graduation, Jack worked in the Office of Planning and Budgeting for Governor Bob Graham until 1986. Following this, Jack had a career in South Florida government and consulting. His last role was as Deputy Mayor for Miami Dade County.
Jack is survived by his wife Lynn Hawke, his son John Perrin Osterholt and his stepson Ryan Hawke.
The family of Jack wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all the nurses and doctors at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood. The family would also like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Aji and Dr. Chin-Lenn for their excellent care and support throughout the course of Jack’s treatment.
Any expressions of sympathy can be made to either the Broward Partnership on Homeless or the Humane Society.
