Skay, Jack W.

Jack W. Skay, of Iowa City, died suddenly on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics from complications of an aortic aneurysm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at the Newman Catholic Student Center in Iowa City, with Father Walter Helms officiating. (Sunday parking ordinance will be in effect for the north side of Jefferson Street). Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Iowa City. Visitation will be Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Lensing Funeral Service in Iowa City.

Jack (John William) was born Jan. 14, 1930, in Iowa City, the son of John W. and Marcella (Wenzlick) Skay. He was a graduate of City High School in Iowa City. Jack married Patricia Kral on July 2, 1963, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Iowa City.

Jack farmed for many years in the Johnson County area and for more than 25 years, drove trucks for Carl Chadek Trucking. He was a member of St. Patrick's Church and the Newman Catholic Student Center.

Jack enjoyed the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City antique and automobile clubs and the vintage Chevrolet clubs. He volunteered at the Johnson County Historical Society/Car Museum. His 1941 red Chevy pickup made annual appearances in the City High Parade.

Survivors include his wife, Pat; children, Lisa Krall (Jeff) of Iowa City and Brian Skay (Dawn) and Dennis Skay (Martha), both of West Branch; grandchildren, Jerad (Maddy) Krall, Ryan Krall, Brittnee Skay, Emylee Skay, Raychel Skay and Mitchel Skay; very special friends, Chuck and Maleah McKay and Chad and Meagan McKay; and brother, Tom Skay (Shirley) of West Branch.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Jim; a sister, Mary; and a granddaughter, Linzee.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Jack W. Skay Memorial Fund.

Online condolences may be directed to www.lensingfuneral.com

Published June 22, 2012 in The Gazette