Jack was born July 29, 1935, in Michigan, to the late Fred and Ruth (nee Patunaude) Fear. He attended high school in Michigan, where he was an All-American in baseball and football and went on to attend Purdue University on a football scholarship, graduating in 1957 with a degree in education.
For 42 years, Jack served in many different roles in education, most notably as vocational director at Mayfield High School, a program that served eight additional school districts, including West Geauga. In that role, he was instrumental in starting the horticulture and CVAC programs. Jack loved his job and was truly interested in his students and helping them to succeed in their chosen professions.
Since moving to the area in 1968, Jack was a parishioner of St. Anselm’s parish. He practiced his religion by being one of the kindest and caring persons to all. He never met a stranger and always made time to talk to everyone he met. He truly loved life, playing cards, coaching and playing various sports, and golfing. And being with others was very important to him.
Above all, his family was the most cherished part of his life. He loved family gatherings and was blessed to have his grandson Dillon living close by allowing them to spend so much time together, times he loved.
Jack and his wife, Hope (nee Vura) met and married in California, and would have celebrated their 60th anniversary in February. He was the loving father of Kent Fear and Dana Pierce; proud grandfather of Dillon Pierce and Sienna and Savannah Fear; brother-in-law of Ron and Peggy Vura; uncle to nephews Scott and Todd Vura and niece Allison Sutton along with great nieces and nephews. He was also the cherished friend of so many.
A celebration of Jack’s life will be held at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home on Nov. 23, 2024, at 2 p.m.
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