Jack W. Paddack, 84, of Jefferson, passed away at 7:41 am on January 31, 2024 at IU Hospital, Lafayette, Indiana following a massive stroke.
Jack grew up, grew old and grew his business all within one block his entire life. Jack was born on October, 28 1939 to Guy R. and Ruth O. (Warren) Paddack in Frankfort, Indiana. He graduated from Little Jeff High in Jefferson in 1956 at the age of 16. On December 27, 1963 Jack married Lynn Schneider, of Frankfort, at the Jefferson Church. They recently celebrated their 60th anniversary together.
After his graduation in May of 1956
, Jack and his brother, Bill, started their own business. His love for trucks and trucking had begun. Over the next 68 years, his love for black Mack dump trucks ran deep. In the early 1980’s, Jack and Bill purchased acreage in Florida and developed, from the ground up, Raintree RV Resort in N. Ft. Myers. Bill and his family continue to own and operate.
Jack was best known as the owner of Paddack Brothers Trucking. He also owned Eastgate Townhomes and other rental properties. Jack took great pride in the town of Jefferson, where he purchased, razed, or rehabbed several homes. Many thought of him as the Mayor of Jefferson.
Jacks love for trucks was only a close second to the love of his family. In 1992, when Jaclyn was born, she became the light of his life. From the day she was born, he called her Shorty and it was the only name he ever called her. For the next 31 years, they talked every day, where he provided to her guidance, wisdom, love and laughter.
Jack and Lynn enjoyed their time at their condo at Ft. Myers Beach, Florida for the past 31 years. Some of Jack’s closet friendships were made at their Dolphin Watch Condominium.
Also surviving, his son Jon (wife: Barbara) of rural Mulberry, daughter Jill (husband: Dennis Horlacher) of rural Frankfort, two granddaughters, Brittany Sharp (husband: Jake) of rural Mulberry and Jaclyn Lewis (husband: Keenan) of Stillwater, Oklahoma, step grandson, Quentin Horlacher (fiancé: Mari) of rural Frankfort and great-grandsons Slate and Cord Lewis and Easton and Hayes Sharp; brother, Bill (wife: Sandy) of N. Ft. Myers, Florida, one niece and one nephew. Also, two special employees, who were like family, Paul Huber and Tony Anthrop. He was proceeded in death by his parents.
Funeral Service:
Memorial visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, February 2, 2024 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort. The memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Clinton County Humane Society. Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com, where you may leave a condolence.