Jack L. Thompson, 88, a lifelong Chalmers resident, passed away at 4 a.m. Thursday, December 24, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born April 5, 1927 in Chalmers to the late Richard L. and Helen (Lesley) Thompson and was a graduate of Chalmers High School.

His marriage of 67 years was to Ruth A. Connell on October 24, 1948 in Monticello. She survives.

Mr. Thompson started farming with his brother Dick and continued farming until 1970. He then worked in fertilizer and fuel sales at Excel Co-op until retiring in 1990. He was a life member of the Chalmers Community Church and was on the Farm Bureau Co-Op board of directors for many years.

Jack loved spending time with his family and enjoyed playing cards, traveling and a good visit with friends.

Surviving with his wife Ruth is a daughter, Jacquie Lehe (husband: Richard) of Brookston; a son, Jerry Thompson (wife: Carol) of West Lafayette and two sisters, Lillian Johns of Idaville and Donna Westphal of Reynolds. Jack loved being with his grandchildren, Jeralyn Jones (husband: Zach) of Brownsburg, Craig Lehe (wife: Hayley) of Brownsburg and Adam Lehe (wife: Gina) of Dallas, TX and the great-grandchildren, Fallon, Phoebe and Finlay Jones and Jackson, Porter and Adriana Lehe.

Preceding him in death with his parents is a brother, Richard Thompson.

Friends may call from 12 p.m. (Noon) until the time of funeral service at 3 p.m. Sunday, December 27, 2015 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Interment to follow at Chalmers Cemetery.

The family encourages donations to the Chalmers Community Church in lieu of flowers.

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