- Date Of Birth: April 17, 1928
- Date Of Death: April 6, 2017
- State: Michigan
Jack J. Covert, age 88, of Three Oaks, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 6, 2017 in Michigan City, Indiana, in the presence and comfort of his family.
Jack was born April 17, 1928, the son of Clyde and Viola (Dewey) Covert. He attended Chikaming and New Buffalo area schools until enlisting in the Navy in July of 1945. He served on the USS Nevada and USS Columbus. Jack was honorably discharged in December of 1947, having earned the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon, American Area Ribbon, and World War 2 Victory Medal.Upon returning home to New Buffalo Michigan Jack married his High School sweetheart Rose Marie Fleck. They had five children: Terry J., Timothy J., Thomas J., Traci Jo, and Troy Jay.
Jack had a real passion for fast cars. He almost always had a current project car that he was building to drag race with. The only requirement was that they were all Fords. He passed his passion for drag racing on to his sons and many local teenage boys in the sixties. His garage was a popular meeting place for anyone who had an interest in drag racing. Tools and garage space were shared. He loved to teach young men about cars and how to mechanic.
Jack was a tool and die designer for Weldun Tool and Die Company for many years. He was a man who was loyal to Weldun and loved his employers. Jack suffered a brain aneurysm and severe stroke at the age of 41, which disabled Jack severely. Jack went on to enjoy a productive life doing landscaping; taking great pride in his work ethic and the quality of his work.Jack and Rosie divorced and yet remained best friends for the rest of their lives. Family was so very important to Jack. He loved his kids, their spouses, and their children [his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and even one great-great-grandchild].
After Rosie died, Jack longed to be reunited with his best friend Rose Marie Covert. Both Jack and Rosie came to faith in God and God’s Son Jesus Christ and enjoy a new life in heaven right now.Jack is survived by his children: Terry J. Covert [Patt] Cope, Colorado; Timothy J. Covert [Laurie] Three Oaks, Michigan; Thomas J. Covert [Lauren] Bridgman, Michigan; Traci Jo Spencer [Mike] Three Oaks, Michigan; Troy Jay Covert [Barbara] Chicago, Illinois. Also surviving are many, many grand-children, great grand-children, and one great / great grandchild. Jack is also survived by his brother Dave.Jack was preceded in death by his father and mother, Clyde and Viola Covert; three brothers, Jimmie Covert, Vernon Covert, and Howard Covert; and three sisters, Geraldine Glossinger, Joan Hamann, and Susan Eiche; grand-children Rachel Stellwagen daughter of Timothy Covert; Jacob Covert son of Troy Covert.
