John "Jack" R. Jasper, 73, of Eau Claire was freed from his courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, March 2, 2017. He was surrounded by his family who comforted him throughout this difficult journey. Jack was born in Stanley, WI, on October 8, 1943, the son of Raymond and Lorraine (Ebben) Jasper. Jack married Betty Traaseth on July 18, 1966. They were married for 31 years until her death in 1998. Jack later married Sandra VandeLoo on June 20, 2009 at St. Olaf Catholic Church. Jack worked at Uniroyal for 28 years. In his retirement, he worked and golfed at Hallie Golf Course; a place he truly enjoyed. Jack touched the lives of many people. His heart was so kind and his spirit, so patient. Dear to his heart were spending time with his grandchildren, golfing and fishing with his buddies, and coaching youth sports. He coached youth football, Eau Claire Volunteers Girls Basketball, Husky Hoops and Eau Claire North Girls Basketball. Anyone that knew him, knew he was "at home" on the court. Jack is survived by his wife, Sandy; his three daughters, Lisa (Mark) Mayer, Brenda (Al) DeSouza, and Angie (Brady) Shepler all of Eau Claire; seven grandchildren, Alexis, Bennett, Daylon, Haley, Braxton, Caden, and Adelynn; brother, Chuck(Crystal) Jasper of Chippewa Falls; sister, Pam (Mike) Kammeyer of River Falls; step-children, Laurie (Todd) Edelman, Rick (Sarah) VandeLoo; Michael (Eneroliza) VandeLoo and step-grandchildren, Emily, Megan, Abby, Sam, Noah, Alex, Amaya, and Zoe; and many special friends. Jack was preceded in death by his first wife Betty; parents Raymond and Lorraine; sister and brother-in-law Marilyn and Don Sebranek; niece Lori Begley; father and mother-in- law, Harvey and Elaine Traaseth; brothers-in-law, Larry Traaseth and Butch Zielie. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 11:00 am at St Olaf Catholic Church, 3220 Monroe St, Eau Claire with Father Paul Hoffman officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 6, 2017 from 4-8pm at Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home, 814 First Ave, Eau Claire and also one hour prior to services at the church. A special thank you to the caring nurses and doctors in the Luther Hospital Critical Care Unit and Luther Oncology Department. You were all a blessing. To express condolences online, please visit www.obituaries at lenmarkfh.com.

Service Information

Cemetery

Lakeview Cemetery 1500 Buffington Drive Eau Claire WI 54703

Visitation

Monday, March 6 2017 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral & Cremation Services 814 First Avenue Eau Claire WI 54703

Visitation

Tuesday, March 7 2017 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

St. Olaf Catholic Church 3220 Monroe St. Eau Claire WI 54703

Mass of Christian Burial

Tuesday, March 7 2017 11:00 AM

St. Olaf Catholic Church 3220 Monroe St. Eau Claire WI 54703