Jack W. Krager

Jack W. Krager, 73, died February 1, 2020 surrounded by his family after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Born December 22, 1946 in Akron, OH to the late Howard and Geraldine Krager.

The leader of this family, Jack was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a hardworking man who was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone that needed it. He retired from Trelleborg Monarch after 43 years of service.

He was a proud life member of the Mogadore VFW Auxiliary, where he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends along with helping the club out with many projects. He was an avid sports fan and had a true passion for all kinds of music, even becoming a DJ for a time in his life and was called "Jammin Jack", performing for many family gatherings.

In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his grandson, Tyler McHenry, nephew Philip Abood, brother-in-law, Mel Garretson, cousin Diane O'Neal, and niece Samantha Sugden.

He will be forever missed by the love of his life, his wife of 37 years, Faye; five children Jack A. (Laura), Ron (Melissa), Mike (Rachel), Holly Kinsley (Jason), and John West (Dawn); 14 grandchildren; Amanda McHenry, Macy Kinsley, Jacy Kinsley, Victoria Krager, Andrew Krager, Cody Krager, Cole Krager, Peyton Krager, Brooklyn Krager, Brianna West, Jayden West, Trey West, Nevaeh West; great-granddaughter, Alice Tyler; siblings Carol Garretson, Buzz (Becky), Don (Theresa), Jeff (Patty), Kelly Nellis (Gary), brothers-in-law Phil (Donna) and Donnie Long; sister-in-law Margaret Spurrier (Jeff), aunt Mary Ann Barclay; his great friends Roger Frye and Les Golec; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

There will be a celebration of life at the Mogadore VFW on Saturday, February 8 from 1-4 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to the Mogadore VFW or the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org.