Jack White age 74, of Missouri Valley, passed away on Sunday March 13, 2022 in Omaha, NE. Jack was born on January 12, 1948 in Culloden, GA to Maxine (Timmons/White) Wirth and William White. When he was a small boy, Jack moved to the Council Bluffs area and later graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. In 1966, he enlisted in the Army and served 4 years, receiving multiple metals and awards. After being honorably discharged, Jack worked at Woodman of the World and Haney’s Shoe Store before enrolling at UNO in 1973. After 4 years, he attended law school and graduated in 1980. In addition to practicing law as an attorney for 30 years, Jack became a magistrate in 1996. After 20 years of service, he retired in 2017. Jack’s many hobbies included traveling, reading, studying history, cheering on his favorite sports teams, especially the Yankees, and spending time with Peggy and their grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Maxine (Timmons/White) Wirth and William White; brother Jeff Wirth; two sons, Eric and Nathan.
Jack is survived by his significant other, Peggy Marasco; children Lori White, David Marasco (Anna), Trish Thiel (Joseph), Troy Marasco (Tabbitha), and Dakota Costanzo; grandchildren Hallie, Gracie, Beau, Addison, Ellie, Dawn, Hazel, and Bella; step-father Ernest Wirth; brothers Tom Wirth (Carroll) and Robert Wirth; many additional family and friends.
A visitation will be held Thursday March 17 from 6-8pm at Hennessey Funeral Home in Missouri Valley.
Funeral services will be Friday March 18 at 10:30am at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Missouri Valley.
The family request memorials be made to The National Kidney Foundation in Jack’s honor.
In Loving Memory Of Jack Junior White
Born January 12, 1948 Culloden, Georgia
Entered Into Rest March 13, 2022 Omaha, Nebraska Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 18, 2022
St. Paul Lutheran Church Missouri Valley, Iowa
Officiating Pastor Jean McCartney
Vocalist Lyle Waterhouse
Organist Carole Gorham
Music Selections
“Amazing Grace” “On Eagles Wings”
“Hallelujah”
Final Resting Place Evergreen Cemetery Missouri Valley, Iowa
Military Honors will be conducted at the church by Julius F. Muller American Legion Post #337 of Missouri Valley and VFW Post 6256 and O’Hara Seeley Post of Logan.
3 Comments
My heart is breaking for peggy and the family. I spent many mornings at burger king talking with Jack. Jack will be greatly missed. All my live and prayers. Bev Allison
Jack – an awesome gentleman who we are going to miss very much! Rest In Peace Judge White.
sorry for your loss, I met Jack and Nat many years ago at Burger King ,he wiil be missed,
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