Jack D. Ferguson
Jack D. Ferguson, 90, of Willow Street, died on Monday, May 14, 2012 at home after a brief illness. He was the husband of Maria T. (Waitzbauer) Dunlap Ferguson for over 26 years. His first wife, the late Dorothy I. (Dunlap) Ferguson, died in 1983. Jack retired from Lancaster Press in 1987 after 36 years of service. Born March 4, 1922, in Paynesville, OH, he was the son of the late Albert and Irene (Kocher) Ferguson. Jack was a Veteran of the U.S. Army having served in WWII in Africa, Germany, Italy and France. He was an active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Lancaster, where he visited homebound members and served on several committees. Jack was a graduate of the Milton Hershey School for Boys. For many years he enjoyed fishing and traveling.
Surviving in addition to his wife are two children, Thomas J. Ferguson married to Joanna, of Lititz and Nancy C. married to Christopher Barton, of Lancaster; two step-children, Maria J. Oblender and Sharon D. married Rick Wingenroth, all of Lancaster; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Jack will be lovingly remembered for his warm and outgoing personality, his care for others and zest for life. A Celebration of Jack’s life will be held at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 500 Pearl Street, Lancaster, PA 17603, on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 10:30AM with Rev. David D. Kreider officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Private Interment will be in the Millersville Mennonite Cemetery, Millersville, PA. Kindly omit flowers.
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