Jacke Farrell
May 31, 2011
Jacke Lee Farrell, 81, died Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at the VA Hospital in Des Moines. He was born August 27, 1929 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Walter and Margaret (Dourman) Farrell.
He served in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict, attaining the rank of Sergeant. After his honorable discharge in 1953 he moved to Des Moines, IA. Jacke spent 25 years working as an optician. As a retiree, Jacke worked in grounds maintenance at Pioneer Hi-Bred in Johnston. Jacke, was always a practical joker, he often challenged his friends and family to a game of cribbage or a wager on the next University of Wisconsin sporting event. Jacke enjoyed friendships at the local pubs, gardening and baking. Mostly, Jacke enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Jacke is survived by his children, Jack (Paula) Farrell of Saylor Township, Sally Farrell (Steve Campbell) of Monument, CO, Sharon (Don) Ellis of Prole, James (Vanessa) Farrell of Polk City, and Mike Farrell of Ankeny; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara and granddaughter, Amy Farrell.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m., Friday, June 3, 2011, at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue. The family will receive visitors from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, June 2, 2011 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, 5452 NE 22nd St., DSM, IA 50313 in loving memory of Jacke.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Rodney Green
06/03/2011
Dear Farrell Family
I am sorry for your loss, your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Rodney Green
Mark Challinor
06/02/2011
I'll never forget your old man sending a bag of trash to my dad for christmas one year. He addressed it from my brother Mike. I think my old man spent the rest of his life trying to repay that one.
With Love,
Mark
Christee Lucas Lesch
06/02/2011
My deepest sympathies to your family. I am so sorry for your loss and hope you find comfort in many good memories of your father.
Judy Farrell Leibold
06/02/2011
I am sorry I can't be there with you all, but I have had a medical procedure planned for over a month for today. And travel tomorrow would not be very pleasant. No one will be able to replace Uncle Jacke. He was a character! I will always remember his as such. You will all be in my thoughts as I remember losing my father was a tough one.
Judy
Brad Stolz
06/02/2011
Dear Farrell Family,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your father. Please accept my deepest sympathies. I have some fond memories of him. May the grace of God and His promise of eternal life bring you peace and comfort so you may focus on those good times you had with your dad.
Fondly,
Brad
Beth (Allen) Buttler
06/01/2011
Your dad was always such a teaser... between him and our dad, the Allen cousins didn't have much of a chance! I'm sorry I won't be able to be with you, but you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Beth