John "Jack" Detweiler

John "Jack" Henry Detweiler passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at his home in Fort Collins, Colorado. Jack was born February 5, 1928 to Joseph and Margaret (Lawler) Detweiler, in Bound Brook, NJ, the oldest of 2 children. He graduated from Bound Brook High School in 1946. He attended Seton Hall University and graduated from New York City Community College in 1954 with a degree in construction technology.

Jack served in the Army during the Korean War, 179th Field Artillery, 45th Division. After his tour of duty in Korea, he met his bride, Mary J. Kennedy, and they married in 1960 in Somerville, NJ.

In 1963 Jack began his 25-year career as a cost engineer at Bowen Engineering. He enjoyed outdoor activities including hunting, canoeing, hiking and camping. He was a member of the congregation at Blessed John the XXIII Catholic Church and was active in the Catholic Mission in Fort Collins.

Jack is survived by his wife, Mary; daughter, Judy (Rick) Russell; daughter Patricia Kennedy; daughter Maureen (Mike) Dower; grandchildren Taylor and Gage Dower; niece Lynda Kennedy Cohen, and several cousins. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, brother Robert, and son John "Arthur" Detweiler.

Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM Monday, May 13th at Blessed John XXIII University Parish, 1220 University Ave., Ft. Collins, CO; Fr. Don Willett officiating. The family will greet friends at a reception following the Mass. A private internment will be at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Denver CO. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sister Mary Alice Murphy Center For Hope (murphycenterforhope.com ) or Larimer County Food Bank (foodbanklarimer.org ). An Irish Wake, a joyous celebration of Jack's life, will be held at the home of his daughter Maureen in Berthoud, CO on Sunday, May 19th from 4-8 pm. Bring your best "Jack" jokes!