April 24, 2018 – Allenton, WI – Members of the American Legion Fohl-Martin Post 483 fired a volley of three-rounds and then played Taps as Military Honors were presented following the funeral Mass for Jack German. Jack died April 20, 2018 at the age of 87.
After Taps the U.S. flag was carefully folded into the symbolic tri-cornered shape. It was then presented as a keepsake to the family with the words, ‘On behalf of the President of the United States, (the United States Army; the United States Marine Corps; the United States Navy; or the United States Air Force), and a grateful Nation, please accept this flag as a symbol of our appreciation for your loved one’s honorable and faithful service.’ 
Jack joined the Naval Reserve then enlisted in the U.S. Army at 17 and served with the 101stAirborne Division at Fort Benning Georgia. After his active duty he served an additional six years in the Army Reserve and rose to the rank of Master Sargent.
Rev. Rick Stoffel presided over the funeral Mass at Resurrection Catholic Church in Allenton.
“It’s too soon again to be having to do this (referencing the passing of Jack’s wife La Rae) but it’s good for us to be here to console each other in words of faith,” said Stoffel.
Stoffel then recalled growing up and his Grandpa Roman W. would take the family for chicken dinner at the Little Red Inn. “It was the best chicken dinner I ever had, next to what my mother made,” said Stoffel.
As a child Stoffel always got to sit right near the door. “I always wondered why the place was crowded all the time and it was because Jack and La Rae did this in the spirit of Jesus. They found a seat for everyone.”
Jack’s son Paul German offered a brief eulogy and talked about Sunday donut deliveries and rummage sales.
But his best memory was “The Christmas with Smokey” when Jack brought home a homeless person. “My dad would give him odd jobs and basically he helped a homeless person to live life,” said Paul.
“To the dismay of my mother my dad brought Smokey home for Christmas. He let him shower and gave him some clothes out of Fibber McGee’s closet and then he let him sit in his favorite recliner. It showed how caring and generous my dad was,” said Paul.
Jack’s complete obituary is available by clicking HERE.