Jackson Retzlaff

Jackson was a smart, passionate, driving force during my time at Monona Grove as a coach. In 2009 we defeated Deforest on football and I will never forget the defensive place Jack made in the 4th quarter to stop a drive and cause a turnover. You wanted Jack on your team. He had your back. A truly social person that could converse about anything. You are resting in eternal paradise my man. We are all blessed to have crossed paths with you. We will see you again when it’s our time to go back home.🙏🤜🏻🤛🏻❤️

I’ll miss our banter, your laugh, and the nonsense you would text me about Duke basketball. For someone who doesn’t have a little brother, I sure feel like I lost one. Love you Jack, I’ll miss you and think of you often.

I have so many great memories of jack growing up! Our whole family will miss him, and we are thinking of the family! -The Deons

No parent should ever have to experience the pain of losing a child. Our heart aches for you, and we hope you find strength in the love and support surrounding you.

When I think of Jack, I can see him giving me side eye while grinning. That kid could charm the spots off a leopard! Jack’s calm demeanor, intelligence, and sense of humor defused many situations, especially with high-strung moms. When the boys were sleeping over in my basement, Jack would come upstairs and hang with me, talking about life and (mostly) girls. His toughness was legendary though too. I vividly remember him taking a pitch to the face that resulted in a puddle of blood at his feet, but Jack didn’t want to leave the game! There was also the time he collapsed AFTER an MG football game in which he played through after his injury. The world lost a bright light in Jack. I am so very, very sorry for your loss, Cheryl, Tom, and Max.