Fairbank; Jack L. Duffy passed away Sunday April 28, 2013 at Oelwein Care Center of natural causes.
He was born June 4, 1927 in rural Dunkerton, the son of Leo and Anna (Kane) Duffy.
Jack married Dorothy Kane on October 24, 1949 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fairbank, Ia. Jack started out as a farmer and then worked as a mechanic, he also worked many years as a plumber and electrician and most recently worked for the City of Fairbank and retired after 18 years. Jack was a lifelong member of I.C. Church and was a longtime member of the Fairbank Knights of Columbus, he was also a longtime member of the Fairbank Fire Department.
Survived by; his wife, Dorothy, four sons; Mike (Judy), Tim (Jeanette), Tony (Sherry) all of Fairbank and Ted (Susan) of LaCrescent, Mn. Four daughters; Clarice (Steve) Levey of Lindstrom, Mn. Carol Duffy of Cedar Falls, Nancy (Rich) Wallace of Cedar Rapids and Norma (Kevin) Westendorf of Readlyn, one daughter in-law; Nina Duffy of Dibble, Ok. 27 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren with one on the way. Four sisters; Gladys Mahoney of Oelwein, Kaye Nelson of Rockford, Il. Bettie Anderson of Harlan, and Audrey Selander of Birmingham, Mi.
Preceded by; his parents, one son Mark Duffy, two grandchildren; Christopher Wallace and Joshua Menuey, one brother; Warren Duffy and one sister; Sister Mary Carol Duffy.
Services; 10:30 am Thursday May 2, 2013 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fairbank with burial in the church cemetery. Public visitation from 3-7 pm at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Condolences for Jack L. Duffy
Dear Nan and family, So sorry to hear of the death of your father. The fruits of his life are numerous in all aspects. What a dedicated and faithful man to God, family, and community. What a wonderful legacy he leaves for our memory. May God bless him with the glory he has promised to all of his faithful disciples, and may his memory be for a blessing. Fr. David Beckman
Godspeed to Jack, RIP. Our thoughts and prayers to all the Duffy’s. Eric (Grandmother Glady’s, Father Steve) and Trisha DeTemmerman, Des Moines/Oelwein
Aunt Dorothy and all my cousins:
I’m very sorry for your loss. Uncle Jack was a wonderful man and I always enjoyed being around him.
I will miss him greatly.
I pray for him and for all of you. It will be difficult but knowing Jack is in heaven and helping out with projects up there will add comfort. I’ll bet he hears better now, too.
I’m sure my Dad and Jack will rekindle old times and be happy to be together.
Aunt Dorothy, I’m glad you have such wonderful, supporting family around. I’m sure my cousins and the grand and great grand kids will keep you busy.
As Spring turns to summer and the sun warms Fairbank know that Jack is now at peace and will await us all.
God bless you all,
Jim
Nan and Family,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
We want to express our sympathy and condolences to Mrs. Duffy and the entire
Duffy family. We know that Jack is in a better place now. The good news is that
eventually, you will all be reunited, together again, in paradise. Our thoughts and
prayers go out, in particular to Jack’s daughter, Carol, to whom we are proud to call
friend.
Carol, I’m sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. I know he really meant a lot to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dorothy and Family,
So very sorry to hear of your loss, know all of you are in our prayers.
Jack was very well known for the kind man he was, with family, friends and it won’t be forgotten. Thinking and praying for all.
God Bless You All,
Colleen and Pat Roberts
Dorothy and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you Dorothy and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Colleen and Pat Roberts
Our sympathy to the entire Duffy family on your great loss and especially to Carol, whom we have had the opportunity to know because of her friendship with Jim and Barb Ritchie.
We will keep all of you in our prayers and thoughts in the days ahead.
Nan and family,
I am very sorry to hear this news. Although I did not know Jack personally, I do know you, which in and of itself is a testament to his character and legacy. You’ll all be in my thoughts and prayers,
Best,
Mike