Jack was 77 when he passed away at Mercy Medical Center. Born to Elmer & Rose Steinhilber.
He graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1949. He attended Oshkosh State College for one year before transferring to the University of Wisconsin - Madison where he earned a bachelor's degree in economics. In 1955 he earned his law degree from the University of Wisconsin, School of Law. Following his admission to the State Bar, Jack began practicing law in Oshkosh. He served as district attorney for Winnebago County from 1957-1964. In 1966, he was elected to the first of two terms in the state assembly. In 1970, he was elected to the state senate where he was appointed assistant majority leader. In 1993, the citizens of Winnebago County elected him to the office of Winnebago County Executive.
After his term ended, Jack decided to devote his time to business, golf, hobbies, and family. He served "of counsel" to his law firm Steinhilber, Swanson, Mares, Marone and McDermott. Jack loved politics and was a proud member of the Republican Party. In 1976, he was chairman of the Wisconsin Citizens for Reagan. In 1980, Jack was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in Detroit where Gov. Reagan was nominated. Over the years, Jack participated in political, governmental and business affairs. Jack's activities have included real estate development in Oshkosh and Arizona; being a founding director of West Pointe Bank in Oshkosh; a founding director of the West Side Association; membership in the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce; Oshkosh Downtown Rotary; Saint John's Lutheran Church; Wisconsin Alumni Association, State Bar of Wisconsin, Winnebago County Bar Association; and Oshkosh Country Club serving as its president in 1988.
Jack loved life and eagerly participated in a wide variety of activities. His love for America was an inspiration to all who knew him. Jack received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Oshkosh West High School in 2001. Jack was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers and the University of Wisconsin Badgers. He and Gail spent the winters at their home in Scottsdale, AZ. where he loved to golf, view art exhibits, and spend time with friends. Jack was very proud of his personal library. He was an avid reader and lifetime learner. Jack was blessed with a deep love of family, friends and country.
Jack leaves behind his wife, Jack & Gail would have celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on July 28, 2009, of this year, a daughter and her husband, two sons and their wives, and eight grandchildren.
He was predeceased in death by his parents.
Funeral services were held at the Konrad Behlman Funeral Home - Westside. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery.
He graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1949. He attended Oshkosh State College for one year before transferring to the University of Wisconsin - Madison where he earned a bachelor's degree in economics. In 1955 he earned his law degree from the University of Wisconsin, School of Law. Following his admission to the State Bar, Jack began practicing law in Oshkosh. He served as district attorney for Winnebago County from 1957-1964. In 1966, he was elected to the first of two terms in the state assembly. In 1970, he was elected to the state senate where he was appointed assistant majority leader. In 1993, the citizens of Winnebago County elected him to the office of Winnebago County Executive.
After his term ended, Jack decided to devote his time to business, golf, hobbies, and family. He served "of counsel" to his law firm Steinhilber, Swanson, Mares, Marone and McDermott. Jack loved politics and was a proud member of the Republican Party. In 1976, he was chairman of the Wisconsin Citizens for Reagan. In 1980, Jack was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in Detroit where Gov. Reagan was nominated. Over the years, Jack participated in political, governmental and business affairs. Jack's activities have included real estate development in Oshkosh and Arizona; being a founding director of West Pointe Bank in Oshkosh; a founding director of the West Side Association; membership in the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce; Oshkosh Downtown Rotary; Saint John's Lutheran Church; Wisconsin Alumni Association, State Bar of Wisconsin, Winnebago County Bar Association; and Oshkosh Country Club serving as its president in 1988.
Jack loved life and eagerly participated in a wide variety of activities. His love for America was an inspiration to all who knew him. Jack received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Oshkosh West High School in 2001. Jack was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers and the University of Wisconsin Badgers. He and Gail spent the winters at their home in Scottsdale, AZ. where he loved to golf, view art exhibits, and spend time with friends. Jack was very proud of his personal library. He was an avid reader and lifetime learner. Jack was blessed with a deep love of family, friends and country.
Jack leaves behind his wife, Jack & Gail would have celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on July 28, 2009, of this year, a daughter and her husband, two sons and their wives, and eight grandchildren.
He was predeceased in death by his parents.
Funeral services were held at the Konrad Behlman Funeral Home - Westside. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery.
Jack was 77 when he passed away at Mercy Medical Center. Born to Elmer & Rose Steinhilber.
He graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1949. He attended Oshkosh State College for one year before transferring to the University of Wisconsin - Madison where he earned a bachelor's degree in economics. In 1955 he earned his law degree from the University of Wisconsin, School of Law. Following his admission to the State Bar, Jack began practicing law in Oshkosh. He served as district attorney for Winnebago County from 1957-1964. In 1966, he was elected to the first of two terms in the state assembly. In 1970, he was elected to the state senate where he was appointed assistant majority leader. In 1993, the citizens of Winnebago County elected him to the office of Winnebago County Executive.
After his term ended, Jack decided to devote his time to business, golf, hobbies, and family. He served "of counsel" to his law firm Steinhilber, Swanson, Mares, Marone and McDermott. Jack loved politics and was a proud member of the Republican Party. In 1976, he was chairman of the Wisconsin Citizens for Reagan. In 1980, Jack was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in Detroit where Gov. Reagan was nominated. Over the years, Jack participated in political, governmental and business affairs. Jack's activities have included real estate development in Oshkosh and Arizona; being a founding director of West Pointe Bank in Oshkosh; a founding director of the West Side Association; membership in the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce; Oshkosh Downtown Rotary; Saint John's Lutheran Church; Wisconsin Alumni Association, State Bar of Wisconsin, Winnebago County Bar Association; and Oshkosh Country Club serving as its president in 1988.
Jack loved life and eagerly participated in a wide variety of activities. His love for America was an inspiration to all who knew him. Jack received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Oshkosh West High School in 2001. Jack was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers and the University of Wisconsin Badgers. He and Gail spent the winters at their home in Scottsdale, AZ. where he loved to golf, view art exhibits, and spend time with friends. Jack was very proud of his personal library. He was an avid reader and lifetime learner. Jack was blessed with a deep love of family, friends and country.
Jack leaves behind his wife, Jack & Gail would have celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on July 28, 2009, of this year, a daughter and her husband, two sons and their wives, and eight grandchildren.
He was predeceased in death by his parents.
Funeral services were held at the Konrad Behlman Funeral Home - Westside. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery.
He graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1949. He attended Oshkosh State College for one year before transferring to the University of Wisconsin - Madison where he earned a bachelor's degree in economics. In 1955 he earned his law degree from the University of Wisconsin, School of Law. Following his admission to the State Bar, Jack began practicing law in Oshkosh. He served as district attorney for Winnebago County from 1957-1964. In 1966, he was elected to the first of two terms in the state assembly. In 1970, he was elected to the state senate where he was appointed assistant majority leader. In 1993, the citizens of Winnebago County elected him to the office of Winnebago County Executive.
After his term ended, Jack decided to devote his time to business, golf, hobbies, and family. He served "of counsel" to his law firm Steinhilber, Swanson, Mares, Marone and McDermott. Jack loved politics and was a proud member of the Republican Party. In 1976, he was chairman of the Wisconsin Citizens for Reagan. In 1980, Jack was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in Detroit where Gov. Reagan was nominated. Over the years, Jack participated in political, governmental and business affairs. Jack's activities have included real estate development in Oshkosh and Arizona; being a founding director of West Pointe Bank in Oshkosh; a founding director of the West Side Association; membership in the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce; Oshkosh Downtown Rotary; Saint John's Lutheran Church; Wisconsin Alumni Association, State Bar of Wisconsin, Winnebago County Bar Association; and Oshkosh Country Club serving as its president in 1988.
Jack loved life and eagerly participated in a wide variety of activities. His love for America was an inspiration to all who knew him. Jack received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Oshkosh West High School in 2001. Jack was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers and the University of Wisconsin Badgers. He and Gail spent the winters at their home in Scottsdale, AZ. where he loved to golf, view art exhibits, and spend time with friends. Jack was very proud of his personal library. He was an avid reader and lifetime learner. Jack was blessed with a deep love of family, friends and country.
Jack leaves behind his wife, Jack & Gail would have celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on July 28, 2009, of this year, a daughter and her husband, two sons and their wives, and eight grandchildren.
He was predeceased in death by his parents.
Funeral services were held at the Konrad Behlman Funeral Home - Westside. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery.
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