He was born to Alonzo and Blanche Stiles (Wood) in Delavan, MN, on January 17, 1935, and graduated from Lake Crystal High School in 1953. Jack spent his early working years farming with his father in Southern Minnesota where he discovered his lifelong love for John Deere tractors. Throughout his working years, he was a "Jack" of all trades. He had the gift to gab and loved animals, especially "Tela the Cat," and building and flying model airplanes.
Jack is preceded in death by Sharon (Leonardt) Stiles, who had three grandchildren that they raised as their own, Billy, Mike, and Melinda Roalson.
He is survived by his children, Heidi McKnight (Glen), Timothy Stiles, Jennifer Stiles, Chadwick Stiles, Angie Zappa (Scott), and many grandchildren. Jack also leaves behind his special, loving friend, Ruth Hummer.
Visitation at 10:00 AM, funeral service at 11:00 AM, Monday, June 17, 2019 at Woodland Hills Funeral Home, 1605 Woodland Avenue, Mankato. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.--Woodland Hills Funeral Home
He was born to Alonzo and Blanche Stiles (Wood) in Delavan, MN, on January 17, 1935, and graduated from Lake Crystal High School in 1953. Jack spent his early working years farming with his father in Southern Minnesota where he discovered his lifelong love for John Deere tractors. Throughout his working years, he was a "Jack" of all trades. He had the gift to gab and loved animals, especially "Tela the Cat," and building and flying model airplanes.
Jack is preceded in death by Sharon (Leonardt) Stiles, who had three grandchildren that they raised as their own, Billy, Mike, and Melinda Roalson.
He is survived by his children, Heidi McKnight (Glen), Timothy Stiles, Jennifer Stiles, Chadwick Stiles, Angie Zappa (Scott), and many grandchildren. Jack also leaves behind his special, loving friend, Ruth Hummer.
Visitation at 10:00 AM, funeral service at 11:00 AM, Monday, June 17, 2019 at Woodland Hills Funeral Home, 1605 Woodland Avenue, Mankato. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.--Woodland Hills Funeral Home
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