John "Jack" Joseph Gibbons

John "Jack" Joseph Gibbons
September 15, 1932 - October 23, 2026

Jack passed into eternal life at home surrounded by family on October 23, 2026 at the age of 94.

He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 71 years, Clarice, and children Mark (Claire), Kathleen, Nora, daughter-in-law Sheila, 10 grandchildren; Kelly (Josh) Gebauer, Jeffrey (Dielle) Fleischhacker, Thomas (Emily) Gibbons, Kristin (Todd) Shneider, Mark (Deanna) Fleischhacker, Brian Gibbons, Patrick Gibbons, Laura Fleischhacker, Theresa Gibbons, and Michelle Fleischhacker and 16 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his mother, Eleanor Gibbons and four sons, Michael J., James M., Thomas S. and Gregory J; sisters-in-law Diane Fleischhacker and Mary Lee (William) Widman.

Jack graduated in 1950 from Cretin High School. He went on to attend St. Thomas College and Globe University. He was a drafted Korean War veteran who spent 16 months in Korea working as a radio operator. After working 36 years between the City of Saint Paul and Independent School District #625, Jack retired on July 1st, 1991. Jack really enjoyed retirement. He took trips all over the U.S. and Canada, enjoyed walking, playing golf and pool, reading and spending time with family. Jack was a proud Irishman who was born and raised on Rice Street in Saint Paul.

"Dear Lord: not our will but yours. Into thine hands we commend the spirit of this faithful child of God. Prepare a place for him now in your heavenly kingdom. Amen."

Visitation at Bradshaw Funeral, 4600 Greenhaven Drive, White Bear, MN 55127 on Friday, November 20, 2026 from 1-4 P.M. with a prayer service at 3 P.M.