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“I met Jack at Waldorf College his freshman year. What a great guy. I played with him on our intramural football and basketball teams, and knew...Read More »
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1 of 24 | Posted by: Xan Johnson - New Richland, MN
“As so many other people have said, I will remember his great smile!! I remember his front tooth had a cap on it which,to me,made him look even more...Read More »
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2 of 24 | Posted by: Sandy Connor - Muscatine, IA
“the truly SAD part about being so far away from the area I grew up in is NOT being able to share SO MANY (ALL)good memories of JACK...who ALWAYS...Read More »
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3 of 24 | Posted by: Randy Steffens - fayetteville, NC
“So sorry to hear of "Jack's" passing. He was a great person & a gifted athlete, never all about himself either. My wife Annette remembers how he even...Read More »
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4 of 24 | Posted by: Rick "Turk" Steffens - Wilton, IA
“Was quite shocked to hear of Jack's passing. We had talked on phone about 9 months ago and he sounded well at the time. My thoughts are with his...Read More »
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5 of 24 | Posted by: Russ Steffens - Wilton/Muscatine, IA
“I love you and miss you so much Daddy. You are always with me.
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6 of 24 | Posted by: Melanie - Daughter
“Jack,
One of Wilton's finest 1969 graduating athletes. We shared many great moments on the field and off with the Wilton Class of 1969. Forever...Read More »
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7 of 24 | Posted by: Ed Sawvell "Dude" - Wilton, IA
“Jack was a great friend and will be missed by all the lives he touched with his kind heart.
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8 of 24 | Posted by: Vicki Kress-Plett - Wilton, IA
“I met Jack through Cristina Allgood when he helped out with Anson and Micaela. What a kind grandfather to help out with his grandchildren! My...Read More »
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9 of 24 | Posted by: Teresa Ramon Gregg - friend
“My sincerest sympathy goes out to the family of Jack. I was truly blessed with 2 of his years as a great athlete and even greater friend during our...Read More »
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10 of 24 | Posted by: DeWayne Birkhofer - Albert Lea, MN
“i'm so sorry for your loss your dad has been a friend of mine since we were malcom farm kids together have lots of good memories of your family and...Read More »
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11 of 24 | Posted by: jim white - grinnell, IA - friend
“I will miss you forever. There is a huge piece of my heart and soul missing and can never be replaced. Be with mom, dad, Jarod, and Bob. Save me a...Read More »
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12 of 24 | Posted by: Carol Jordan - Grinnell, IA - Sis
“We were so shocked and saddened to hear about Jack. He had such a kind spirit and made a person feel "at home" while he was working at our church. ...Read More »
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13 of 24 | Posted by: Mark and Lynnda Risting - IA
“Sadden to hear about Jack, what a great neighbor he was always a smile, something positive to say he will be missed!
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14 of 24 | Posted by: Rich and Denise Creps - Grinnell, IA
“Our sympathies go out to the Allgood family. Jack will be deeply missed. I have very fond memories of him at our family reunions as kids.
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15 of 24 | Posted by: Christi Cram Barry - CO - cousin
“Jack was a dear friend and was the best man in my wedding. He taught me alot when I was growing up and always had time me even though despite our age...Read More »
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16 of 24 | Posted by: Bruce Rabedeaux - Wilton, IA
“I CAN STILL SEE THE TIME I FIRST MET HIM. KRAY CALLED ME AND SAID A NEW KID WAS AT HIS HOUSE AND HE WANTED TO BE ON THE FOOTBALL TEAM. THATS WHERE...Read More »
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17 of 24 | Posted by: DAN PAUL - BLUE GRASS, IA
“So sad to hear about Jack - last time I saw him was at Coach K's Hall of Fame celebration in Wilton a couple years ago. It was wonderful to see him...Read More »
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18 of 24 | Posted by: Mick Birkhofer - Bettendorf, IA
“I am again saddened to hear of the loss of another family member, loved one, and friend. I am at a loss of fitting words and only hope my friend...Read More »
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19 of 24 | Posted by: Jeffery - San Antonio, TX
“We are so sorry for your loss. Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to you ALL!!!
Connie and Jim Naylor
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20 of 24 | Posted by: Connie Naylor - Chicago, IL
“I had the privilege to work with Jack at GUMC. He always had a smile for me and coffee ready. He had such a helpful spirit which he showed to many...Read More »
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21 of 24 | Posted by: Shannon Reding - Grinnell, IA
“Jack was a bright part of the Grinnell UMC staff. His caring spirit and hospitality touched so many of us. He had so much love to share with so...Read More »
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22 of 24 | Posted by: Diane Eberhart - Grinnell, IA
“Jack was A great guy. He would give you the shirt off his back, and if he didn't have one he would find one for you!! Always smiling with A kind...Read More »
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23 of 24 | Posted by: Mary Woody - Friend
“Jack was A great guy. He would give you the shirt off his back, and if he didn't have one he would find one for you!! Always smiling with A kind...Read More »
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24 of 24 | Posted by: Mary Woody - Grinnell, IA
Jack Allgood, 61, of Grinnell died July 25, 2012, at his home.
A memorial service has been scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 28, at the Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell with Rev. Nick Adam, St. Mary's Catholic Church, officiating. Honorary bearers will be Martin, Jackie and Joe Jordan and Dennis, Doug and Mark Allgood. Burial will be in Ivy Hill Cemetery in Malcom.
Visitation with the family present will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Jack Allgood Memorial Fund.
Jack was born November 22, 1950, in Grinnell, the son of Ivan "Jim" and Betty Cram Allgood. He was raised in Grinnell and moved with his family to Wilton, Iowa in 1967. He was a 1969 graduate of Wilton High School where he excelled in sports, making All-Conference in football, basketball and baseball. He furthered his education and played football at Waldorf Junior College in Forest City and Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, Texas. He later attended U.N.I. in Cedar Falls.
He worked for the Waldorf Athletic Department as a football recruiter for several years and returned to Wilton in 1982 where he was employed with North Star Steel. He retired from the steel plant in 1999 and moved to Grinnell in 2001. While in Grinnell he worked at the Grinnell United Methodist Church and as a care giver for immediate family members and several friends. He attended St. Mary's Catholic Church in Grinnell.
Jack was a loving and caring person to many. He loved his family dearly, they were his pride and joy and he looked forward to sharing his time with them. He was very athletic and held an appreciation for sports. He was a passionate fan of the Milwaukee Brewers and Green Bay Packers. He was an avid reader and enjoyed watching ESPN. His dog, Jake was a loyal companion.
Survivors include three children, Jason (Cristina) Allgood of Iowa City, Aaron (LeAnn) Allgood of Peoria, Arizona and Melanie (Michael) Berry of Chicago; one brother, Jim (Mary Jane) Allgood of Ankeny; one sister, Carol Jordan of Grinnell; and six grandchildren, Anson, Lucas, Micaela, Annabel and Maddy Allgood and Beckham Berry. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Jarod Allgood; a brother-in-law, Robert Jordan; and a sister-in-law, Dixie Allgood.
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