John "Jack" A. Hauswirth

John “Jack” Arnold Hauswirth of Altoona, Iowa was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on May 10, 1945 passed at the age of 70 on January 15, 2016 due to respiratory failure and complications from his battle with cancer. He was baptized on December 9, 1945 and confirmed April 16, 1961.

Jack was preceded in death by his mother, Peggy. He is survived by his father Darvin; his wife, Diane; his sister Christie (husband Leroy); his children Brady (wife Jane), Brooke (husband Doug), & Adam; stepchildren Doug (wife Barb); Cindi (husband Ron); Mark; & Julie (husband Robbie); 17 grandchildren; and 1 great grandson.

Jack graduated from Havelock-Plover High School, and went on to get his Bachelor’s Degree from Wayne State. Jack then entered into the United States Air Force and became a pilot. He was a Commander and an Instructor Pilot in the Viet Nam war. After serving his country Jack went back to Pepperdine University for his Masters of Arts degree.

Jack was a commercial pilot for 12 years, a Charter pilot for 4 years, and Corporate pilot for 8 years. He also was a Human Resources Manager for 8 year in between his pilot years. He flew for 41 years and just loved being a pilot.

Jack had many interest, he enjoyed the outdoors by hunting, fishing, and during his later years traveling the US in their motor coach. Jack was strong in his faith in God, and believed that Genesis was the foundation for the Gospel.

Services will be held at Hope Lutheran Church, 3857 East 42nd St. Des Moines, on Monday, January 25, 2016 at 11 AM with visitation an hour prior. Interment will follow at 2 PM at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Van Meter exit 113.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to Mission Central in Mapleton, IA.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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