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John Henry (Jack) Feuerbacher Jr., age 74, passed away at Cox South Hospital surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 23, 2018. He was born June 16, 1944 in St. Louis, MO. Jack graduated from Drury University where he was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. He served his country as a sergeant in the United States Army from 1969-1971. Jack worked in St. Louis in sales and then returned to Springfield in 1976. He worked in fireworks distribution for Ingram Enterprises for almost 40 years holding titles of vice president and general manager; however, if you asked Jack what he did, he would say, “I sell firecrackers.”

Jack was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He was also a member of Hickory Hills Country Club, where in his younger years he enjoyed playing golf and tennis.  He was literally a “Jack” of all trades and you could always count on him. Jack retired in 2015. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Full of class and charm, he had a smile that lit up a room and an unforgettable laugh. He was extremely kind and always friendly to everyone he encountered. He will be dearly missed by many.

Jack is preceded in death by his parents John and Dorothy Feuerbacher. He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Ann Marie (Hagale) Feuerbacher and his three sons Rob, Mark (Shawna) and Brad (Jen) all of Springfield, MO. Jack (Grandpa) will be fondly remembered by his seven grandchildren: Trent, Madison, Karson, Cole, Hayden, Hudson and Max. He is also survived by his sisters Joanne Howell of Springfield, MO and Nancy (Louis) Beasley of Orlando, FL. His brother, Robert (Lyn) Feuerbacher, resides in Weldon Spring, MO. Jack was also a favorite uncle to several nieces and nephews. 

A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 28^th at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 2818 E. Bennett St., Springfield, MO, under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. A private family burial will follow at Missouri Veterans Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jack’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.