John Higgins Jr.
August 22, 1929 - April 12, 2010
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Higgins, John G. "Jack" Jr.
MADISON/CANADA-John G. "Jack" Higgins Jr., age 80, after losing the struggle to control his diabetes and subsequent stroke, completed his lifes adventure on April 12, 2010. It is with great sadness yet fond memories that we think of our Dad, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle and friend, he will be greatly missed. Jack was born in Buffalo, N.Y. on Aug. 22, 1929. He served in the Army during World War II and was honorably discharged in July 1949 and returned to Wisconsin for a few years. From there his journey took him back to Buffalo, N.Y., where he worked various jobs until opening his own restaurant. Jack ultimately made his way back to Wisconsin in 1960, where he stayed for the next 50 years. Jack worked as a nurses aide at Dodge County Hospital in the 60s, then for Wisco Hardware, followed by National Mutual Benefit until his retirement in 1992. Jack is survived by his three daughters, Christine (Gerald) Triggs, Robin (Charles) Rupp and Dawn Higgins; eight grandchildren, Charles Jr. and Casandra Rupp, Johnathan, Austin and Sara Triggs, Shannon, Jordan and Devin Higgins; his brother, Robert (Delores) Higgins of Ontario, Canada; his sister, Patricia (Brian) Thompson of Ontario, Canada; his step-mother, Ruby Higgins; four step-brothers, Frank Dahl-Higgins (Nancy), Dennis Higgins, James Higgins, and Robert (Mary) Higgins; two step sisters, Kathleen (Roger) McClelland and Marleen Sennhenn; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Jack was preceded in death by his mom and step-dad, Anne and Wally Lockhart; his father, John G Higgins Sr.; and his brother, Donald Higgins. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 19, 2010. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be sent to the John Higgins Memorial at UW Credit Union, P. O. Box 44963, Madison, WI 53744.
Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same.
Memorials:
Memorials may be sent to the John Higgins Memorial at UW Credit Union, P. O. Box 44963, Madison, WI 53744.
Cemetery:
Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Visitation:
Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Service:
Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 19, 2010
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Jeff Higgins
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My sincere condolences to Uncle Jacks entire family, he was a great man from what I recall .....
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Tama and George Frazier
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We are saddened to hear that John Higgins Jr. recently passed away. We had several chances to visit with his daughter, Dawn and her child, when she stopped over at our house to help us get reacquainted with John's family We also spoke with his daughter, Robin, over the phone when we received the sad news that John was in the hospital because his diabetes was completely out of control. Including dear George and Tama Frazier, we join our hearts with John Weishaupt, William, and Louise Johnson as we send the Higgins family our deepest sympathies.
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Brian & Trish Thompson
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You will always be with us in our hearts. We will always miss you' your lovely smile and your sense of humour. You are at peace now and with Mom and Dad and Brother Don. Please don't drop a ham down on us for we can't catch it. We will always remember the record players. All our love your sister Trish & and brotherinlaw Brian
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Bob and Delores Higgins
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Through the years, my big brother was always the one to travel from Wisconcin to Ontario whenever there was an important family get together. You could always count on him. Well, Jack, now it's our turn to travel to you... Your daughters have done you proud in these past weeks. You can be very proud of them. May God bless.
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BARB (HIGGINS) MACLELLAN
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he will truely be missed.