John "Jack" Daniel Sowle

John (Jack) Sowle, 87, of Boyne City, formerly Mount Pleasant, peacefully passed away surrounded by his children on January 1, 2025.

Jack was born to the late Harold and Bernice Sowle in Mount Pleasant, MI on January 22, 1937.

In high school Jack met Judy Slattery, the love of his life. They spent over 60 joyous years together loving, laughing and sharing not only a deep appreciation for one another but also for their 4 children, extended family and friends.

After graduating high school from Sacred Heart Academy, Jack spent two years in the United States Army Reserve before being honorably discharged in 1958. He attended Central Michigan University where he graduated with a bachelor's degree. Jack then entered the workforce holding an array of sales and marketing jobs as well as co-owner of the Cabin Tavern for a few years. Jack and his wife Judy moved to Florida in 1989 where he started his own landscaping business which he ran with his sons for many years before eventually moving back to Michigan in 2006. Jack always had a strong work ethic which was reflected in his lasting relationships with his customers who all thought of him fondly.

Jack was an athlete, he is a member of the athletic hall of fame at Sacred Heart Academy for his accomplishments in Basketball, he earned honors in Football and Baseball as well. He loved cheering on the Central Michigan Chippewas in all sports. Jack enjoyed golfing in his younger years, keeping current with the news, a nice nap on the patio and spending quality time with his children and grandchildren.

Jack is survived by his children Karen Roy (Kevin Foster), Patrick (Julie) Sowle of Mt. Pleasant and Kelli (Bob) Schmerheim of Boyne City. Grandchildren Nikki Schafer of Weidman, Todd Schleder of Mount Pleasant, Savannah Roy of Phoenix, AZ, Nicole Yuncker of Lansing, and several great grandchildren. As well as his siblings, Suzanne Fischer, Jennifer Sowle (Doreen Bierlein) and Colleen Wolfe (Michael). Also, his loyal companion Sammi, his cat.

He is preceded in death by his beloved parents Harold and Bernice Sowle, wife Judy Sowle, son Tim Sowle, Brothers Thomas and David Sowle and sister Mary Jane Sowle Fabiano.

A Funeral Mass for Jack will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 27, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Father Matt Gembrowski will preside. The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the Mass. Rite of Committal will be in Calvary Cemetery following mass. All are invited to a luncheon at Lincoln Reception Center (attached to Charles R. Lux Family Funeral Home).

Please consider memorial contributions in Jack's name to The American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

To sign the online guest book or leave a condolence for the family please visit www.CharlesRLux.com.