Edwin J. “Jack” Reynolds

“p1″>ONTONAGON – Edwin J. “Jack”  Reynolds,  passed away on December 8, 2016, at Aspirus L.T.C. in Ontonagon.

Jack was born in Ontonagon on January 4, 1927, the son of John and Violet (Penegor) Reynolds. He attended school in Rockland and was a graduate of Roger Clark.

He was the youngest  grandchild  of Jerry and Emily (Brown) Penegor, who homesteaded and farmed on US 45 at the top of the Military Hill.

Jack was inducted into the military during WWII. On the day that he left for the military his father passed away due to a heart attack, he had to come home for a few days before he attended basic training.

After he served in the military he attended Gogebic Community College in Ironwood for two years. He completed his education at Michigan State and obtained a  degree in forestry.

He was a registered forester with the state of Michigan and maintained one of the lowest numbers as a forester in Michigan. He was employed with the US Forestry at Kenton for a number of years,  he then became employed at Champion International as a forester. He retired from there with health issues.

He was a true survivor. He loved his work as a forester working with all the loggers in the area and several individuals running lines and cruising timber. He also served as a  fireman in Rockland for 27 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his companion of 50 years, Alice Martin of Greenland; his step-son-in-laws, Ken Immonen of Greenland, Carl Pantti of Greenland and Steve Roberts of Rockland.

He is survived by Alice’s children, whom he lovingly called his step-children, Gail Immonen  of Greenland (and L.T.C. in Ontonagon), Sue (Phillip) Broadhead of Fountain Valley,  California,   Anita Patti of Greenland,  Jim (Lorraine) Martin and John (Colette) Martin  of  Millington, Muriel Roberts of Rockland, Pat (Jerry) Walker of Ontonagon; friends, David (Karen) Wieson,  James (Arlette) Pantti of Rockland and Keith (Eva) Penegor of Ontonagon; he is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services and visitation have been held.

Veterans  Services will be held  in the Spring at Spring Burial at the Rockland  Cemetery.