Mr. Jack D. VanGeison, 69, of Whitehall, passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 20, 2023. He was born June 17, 1953, in Saginaw, the son of Robert and Effie VanGeison (McLean).

Jack graduated from Montague High School in 1971 and went on to obtain his paramedic certification. He began working at Professional Med Team where he worked until 1988. Jack also served the community with White Lake Fire Authority for 22 years, 13 of those as Assistant Fire Chief.

After leaving Professional Med Team, he worked for the City of Whitehall as Streets and Utilities Supervisor for 29 years before retiring in 2017.

Some simple pleasures that brought Jack great joy were; watching the Red Wings, riding his Harley, golfing, fishing, and bonfires with friends from the campground.  He also enjoyed spending time at his hunting cabin in the U.P.  Jack spent many childhood summers in St. Igance, where he developed his love of watching the freighters on the Great Lakes.

Jack is survived by: his wife, Cheryl; daughter, Lynn (Kerry) Heacock; granddaughter, Avery, son, Troy (Hautumn) VanGeison; grandsons, Charles and Theodore; sister, Kathy Boer; brother, Robert VanGeison Jr.; former spouse, Donna VanGeison; several nieces and nephews; and beloved dogs, Freckles and Maggie.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Robert VanGeison and Effie VanGeison.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm, Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Ferry Memorial Reformed Church, 8637 Old Channel Trail, Montague, Michigan 49437, with Pastor Raully Donahue officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm, Friday, January 27, 2023, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, 413 South Mears Avenue, Whitehall, Michigan 49461, and Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Ferry Memorial Reformed Church, from 1 pm until the time of services at 2 pm.  There will be a time of sharing memories during the funeral service.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com