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Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston
Jack L. Kiger( July 9, 1933 - January 24, 2009 )
Jack L. Kiger, 75, of Brookston, died at 1:23 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2009 at Clarian Arnett Hospital of Lafayette. He had been battling complications from cancer. He was born July 9, 1933 in Parke County, Indiana to the late Glen and Mary Helen (Millikan) Kiger. He was a 1952 graduate of Brookston High School. Mr. Kiger was honorably discharged from the National Guard in 1960. His marriage was to Martha "Ann" Smith on March 19, 1953 at the Brookston Federated Church. She survives. Jack worked in die repair at ALCOA for 35 years retiring in 1987. Upon retirement from ALCOA he and his wife started A.J. Trucking company in Brookston; a business they currently operate. Jack enjoyed helping others and used his trucking company to do so by employing people. He is a member of First Assembly of God in Lafayette. Surviving with his wife are three sons, Kenton Kiger (wife: Teresa), Phil Kiger (wife: Sheila) and Neil Kiger all of Brookston; a daughter, Sharon Calles of McDonough, Georgia and a brother, William H. "Bill" Kiger (wife: Jo Ann) of Bradenton, Florida. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2009 at First Assembly of God (108 Beck Lane, Lafayette). Funeral services to be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2009 also at the church. Pastor Greg Hackett to officiate. Interment to follow in Tippecanoe Memory Gardens Cemetery, West Lafayette. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home in Brookston is entrusted with his care. Friends are encouraged to share memories and online condolences at www.clapperfuneralservices.com.
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