Jack Lee Tharp Jr.

Jack Lee Tharp, Jr., age 59, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Jack was born on August 18, 1958, to Jack Lee Sr. and Shirley (Efferding) Tharp. His work ethic was unparalleled. Jack was a proud pro-union, working class man. He was employed by John Deere for the past 15 years. Prior to that, he worked for 23 years for R.R. Donnelly, previously Meredith, as a union mailer. Jack was very proud of his military service. He served in the United States Army as Military Policeman for four years in the late 1970s. He was stationed in Germany where he met his wife, Anke. Jack was a member of the Teamsters and UAW. In his free time, he enjoyed traveling, road trips, and cheering on the Minnesota Vikings. His main hobby was working on his home.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Anke; sons, Jesse Tharp (wife Sarah) and Ben Tharp; grandchildren, Ethan and Ava Tharp; father, Jack Tharp, Sr.; brother, Lonnie Tharp; mother-in-law, Dora Stöckl; and a host of other extended family and friends.

Jack was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley and his sister, Kim.

There will be a celebration of his life at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines, on Friday, August 24, 2018, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Memorials may be directed to the family in memory of Jack.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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