Jack Weglarz, 77, of Frankfort, Ky., formerly of Paducah, passed away on February 7th, 2011 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington. He was born in Detroit, Michigan. He was retired from Martin Marietta and was a former member of St. Francis de Sales in Paducah, Ky. where he was involved in the St. Vincent de Paul Society. He was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Frankfort. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was an avid trout fisherman and bowler. His strength of character, leadership and dedication to the welfare of others was honored when he was commissioned a Kentucky Colonel. Jack was preceded in death by his father Walter Fritz Weglarz and his mother Verna Weglarz. He is survived by his wife Judy McElroy Weglarz. He is also survived by his son Lee Weglarz and his wife Jill of Paducah and his daughter Paula Weglarz. He is survived by six brothers, Walter Weglarz, Jim Weglarz, David Weglarz, Tom Weglarz, Charles Weglarz and Ralph Weglarz as well as three sisters Lorraine Weglarz, Joanie Mirruzi and Dorothy Weglarz. He is also survived by his favorite grandson, Ty Weglarz of Paducah as well as several nieces and nephews. The family will be holding a private memorial service. Donations in memory can be made to the Franklin County Humane Society 1041 Kentucky Ave. Frankfort, KY 40601 or the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Francis de Sales of Paducah, Ky. or Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Frankfort, Ky.
Tributes
Leave a tributeThinking of you and missing you. You were always so kind, when Dorothy & I were little girls you would take care of us, I’m sure we were little pests to you & Wally, our big brothers. We miss you both. Pray for us as we pray for you. Love, Joanie
As time passes , the family grows back again !
You , Mom , Dad ,Walt and Mickey , along with the many members of our extended families , who are gathered with you , once more !
All of You ,have lots of family and friends to mingle with , and to rehash the many things , that all of you experienced , throughout your lifetimes !
You are often thought of , By Family & Friends , throughout the year !
Bless All You !
Till We Meet Once More !
All Our Love ,
Jim
Another year has past , and The Weglarz Family and Friends are reminded by your wonderful son , Leonard's , Forevermissed.com.
Website , that reminds , All of Us , to look back in time , in thoughtful memory , of what a significant role you had , in influencIng all your Family Members , and Friends ! We All Thank You for the Love and Friendship you shared with us , and we'll never forget that !
Norman Maclean, A River Runs Through It and Other Stories
I miss our phone conversations we use to have on a regular basis , and all the updates you gave me on your favorite hobby , Flea Market And Swamp Meets in and around Kentucky ! Memories never fade of the times that you and I went on our fishing adventures in all parts of the mid and upper lower Michigan rivers , streams , creeks , and ponds , that You knew so well , and shared with me ! We had great times , and the memories well up inside of me , of all that having an older brother to learn from , not only from a sport , but from your moral character ..
Thank You , for the years that you gave to me as a brother , a friend , and an outdoor companion ! That was truly the best gift you ever gave me ! Your disposition truly reminded me of the father character ,The Minister Rev. Maclean , from the movie " A River Runs Through It ' , and the fathers demeanor , in his lifes beliefs , and in raising his two sons ! You were a blessing to have as a family member , and loved by All your Sisters and Brothers , and especially Mom And Dad !
Your Never Forgotten , and Our Family is forever growing larger , in Heaven !
I think that your totally at peace , being with Mom And Dad , and of Course , Surrounded by All Of Our Extended Relatives ! I Bet that all The Czarniks are Also in your midst ! I remember most , all the nice things that you did for so many of your family members , and for friends , and also , many strangers , that we've never met ! R.I.P. Brother .........Forever Loved And Dearly Missed !
We love and miss you always. Frank and Joanie
YOU TAUGHT ME HOW TO FISH AND HOW TO RESPECT ONE ANOTHER AS CHILDREN OF JESUS CHRIST. YOU LED A GREAT LIFE
I to miss Jack and all the memories he's given me over the years. He's given me guidance, and friendship, and an education in fly fishing . He and I fished all over Michigan , so many rivers ,lakes and streams ! We fished creeks that were barely two feet across in various places . We also fished "Sinking Creek " in Tennessee.
Just wanted you to know we miss Jack too, and we remembered his anniversary. Aunt Lorraine had a memorial mass for Jack this morning which she was attending and we have a mass scheduled for him at our church. I know you all miss him terribly. It's hard to believe it's a year already. Our love and prayers to you all and Judy and Paula.
great flood and runs over rocks from the basement of time. On some of the rocks are timeless
raindrops. Under the rocks are the words, and some of the words are theirs.
I am haunted by waters.
Leave a Tribute
Thinking of you and missing you. You were always so kind, when Dorothy & I were little girls you would take care of us, I’m sure we were little pests to you & Wally, our big brothers. We miss you both. Pray for us as we pray for you. Love, Joanie
Memories of My Brother Jack
My fondest memories of my bother Jack was the Fishing trip with all seven brother to Brevort Lake in 1986 ! I recall the first pike I ever caught was with my bother Jack at Brevort Lake ( in fact it was the biggest pike during the trip ) . Beside the fishing trip with all my brothers , I remember all the fishing trips I took with my brother after that . It was the one on one talk while in the boat fishing with my brother that I cherished the stories of my father Walter ( Fred ) and other fishing stories from my brother Jack that I listen to with every word he said with Interest . I also cherished going to flea markets with Jack we both had interest in old fishing reels and I received several he sent to me and fishing reel book's I will always keep him in my memories within my heart . Signed his loving brother Chuck or as my brother's called me " Mr Pike "
August 1987 Fishing Trip
I MET JACK 42 YEARS AGO WHEN I WAS DATING HIS SISTER JOAN, I KNEW THE FIRST TIME I MET HIM THAT HE WAS A GREAT PERSON. WE TALKED ABOUT FISHING AND CARS . HE HAD A CHRYSLER 300, WHICH HE DROVE UNTIL IT DIED, HE THEN HAD THE CAR BURIED IN THE GROUND SO THAT IT WOULD REMAIN WHOLE AND NOT PARTED OUT. JACK AND FAMILY WOULD VISIT DETROIT AND FAMILY, MAYBE EVERY TWO YEARS OR THERE ABOUT, WE WOULD ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO THEIR VISITS. WE WILL MISS JACK, BUT KNOWING HIM, I KNOW HE IS WITH GOD AND IN A BETTER PLACE. FRANK MIRUZZI BROTHER -in-LAW