John "Jack" Coe

Enjoyed many days on the golf course and evenings in the State Capital with Jack. The world is a much better place because of him! Chet Gerlach

I had the honor and privilege to work closely with Jack during my tenure at WEAC. I remember spending long nights together in the State Capitol while the legislative caucuses deliberated on the state budget. Jack would school me about naval aviation and other interests. It was a pleasure to work with Jack on behalf of public education and educators. John Stocks, retired NEA Executive Director

Mary - Condolences to you and the family. I met Jack back in the 70s (when he was WEAC's higher education person) and had dutifully stopped at my UWM office while making the rounds of the UW campuses. And my WEAC connection began. A few years later, after a trombone serenade in the basement of his Midvale home and a Cessna flight to his cabin in CO, I came on staff and eventually became his successor. OY, what a tangled web we sometimes weave! Lots of great memories. PS I was a trombonist, too, but with a skill nowhere close to his.

Jack did a superb job in representing the interests of WEAC members. I enjoyed working with him in the interest of the members of WEAC and Madison Teachers Inc (MTI) for many years. He was highly respected by legislators and Wisconsin Governors. John Matthews, MTI Executive Director (retired).

Jack mentored me during my last year in college as an intern. He taught me the importance of relationships and being kind to all - seeing the different perspectives and finding common ground. A true gentleman! RIP Jack..