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Jack was born on November 26, 1942, in Burlington, IA, the son of John R. and Maude R. James Roxlau. Jack was a very proud union man (U.A.W.) since 1961. Jack, after studying the platforms of the major political parties decided that the Democratic party was his choice and was proud to say he never voted Republican. Jack retired from Farmall/Navistar with 35 years. He loved his Cubs and the Bears. An avid outdoors man, mainly deer hunting in his later years. And proud to see his kids, grandkids and great grandkids following in his footsteps.
In Memory
Jack leaves his precious wife, Shirley, married in 1961, and his children who he raised from babies, Mike (Penny) Hayes, Terry (Roger) Nutt, Bob (Marcia) Hayes, Roxanne Humphreys, and Rick Hayes, already in heaven since 1988 waiting for his Dad. He also leaves behind 11 grandkids, 17 great grandkids, sisters, Sandra (Joe) Miller and Sherry Martin, and beloved pet, Shiloh. Jack will be laid to rest on the Rock Island Arsenal, having served in the Army. Gone before him are his parents and many family and friends. Jack was a member of Christ Church of Colona. Former member of the Moline Gospel Temple, of Moline, his church will handle the funeral services, where Jack enjoyed teaching and serving as an elder. Always wanted to be remembered (He tried).
Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory Moline - Orion
Jack was born on November 26, 1942, in Burlington, IA, the son of John R. and Maude R. James Roxlau. Jack was a very proud union man (U.A.W.) since 1961. Jack, after studying the platforms of the major political parties decided that the Democratic party was his choice and was proud to say he never voted Republican. Jack retired from Farmall/Navistar with 35 years. He loved his Cubs and the Bears. An avid outdoors man, mainly deer hunting in his later years. And proud to see his kids, grandkids and great grandkids following in his footsteps.
Jack E. Roxlau
November 26, 1942 – March 22, 2018
In Memory
Jack leaves his precious wife, Shirley, married in 1961, and his children who he raised from babies, Mike (Penny) Hayes, Terry (Roger) Nutt, Bob (Marcia) Hayes, Roxanne Humphreys, and Rick Hayes, already in heaven since 1988 waiting for his Dad. He also leaves behind 11 grandkids, 17 great grandkids, sisters, Sandra (Joe) Miller and Sherry Martin, and beloved pet, Shiloh. Jack will be laid to rest on the Rock Island Arsenal, having served in the Army. Gone before him are his parents and many family and friends. Jack was a member of Christ Church of Colona. Former member of the Moline Gospel Temple, of Moline, his church will handle the funeral services, where Jack enjoyed teaching and serving as an elder. Always wanted to be remembered (He tried). Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory Moline - Orion
Jack E. Roxlau
November 26, 1942 – March 22, 2018
Golden Heart God saw him getting tired, And a cure was not to be,
In Memory Of
John “Jack” E. Roxlau 1942 – 2018
So he put his arms around him and whispered, “come with me.”
Time & Place of Service 10:00 AM – March 26, 2018 Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
With tearful eyes we watched him, and saw him pass away.
Clergy Rev. Rick McReynolds
Although we loved him dearly, we could not make him stay.
Place of Burial National Cemetery Rock Island Arsenal
A golden heart stopped beating; hardworking hands at rest.
Pallbearers Todd Vincent, Dustin Vincent, Matt Hayes, Adam Hayes, John Hayes, Richard Brown, Ryan Hayes, and Eric Hayes
God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. Therese Williamson
Golden Heart God saw him getting tired, And a cure was not to be,
Military Honors Moline American Legion Post 246 Memorials May Be Made To Christ Church of Colona
In Memory Of
John “Jack” E. Roxlau 1942 – 2018
So he put his arms around him and whispered, “come with me.”
Time & Place of Service 10:00 AM – March 26, 2018 Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
With tearful eyes we watched him, and saw him pass away.
Clergy Rev. Rick McReynolds
Although we loved him dearly, we could not make him stay.
Place of Burial National Cemetery Rock Island Arsenal
A golden heart stopped beating; hardworking hands at rest.
Pallbearers Todd Vincent, Dustin Vincent, Matt Hayes, Adam Hayes, John Hayes, Richard Brown, Ryan Hayes, and Eric Hayes
God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. Therese Williamson
Military Honors Moline American Legion Post 246 Memorials May Be Made To Christ Church of Colona