Jack L. Forsmann

May 19, 1948 - October 8, 2021

Jack L. Forsmann, age 73, of Grove, OK passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, in Oklahoma City, Ok after a short illness. Jack was born on May 19, 1948, to Bertrand and Bernice (Boston) Forsmann in Lewiston, Idaho. He grew up in Colton, Washington and graduated from Colton High School in 1966. Following graduation, Jack enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and proudly served his country in Vietnam and went on to serve for 26 years, retiring as an E8 Sr Master Sergeant. During his service, Jack travelled the world and, while stationed in the Philippines, met the love of his life, Ellie Delacruz. The two were married on June 10, 1972, at Clark Air Force Base. In 1992, the couple and their children moved to Grove, where Jack was a member of the V.F.W. and American Legion. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching sports in his “man cave” porch and was of the Catholic faith. 18 years ago, Jack was given the gift of life by way of a heart transplant and he lived everyday with gratitude for that gift in the way that he loved life and people. He never met a stranger, always joking and making people laugh and he adored his children, grandchildren and working on his farm. Jack was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Earl Forsmann. Left to cherish his memory, wife, Ellie Forsmann; daughter, Joy Forsmann and son, Jay Forsmann, granddaughter, Kacey Forsman and grandson, Jack Forsmann, all of Grove, one sister, Donna Forsmann of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Memorial services will be at 10am Friday, October 22, 2021, at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church. Arrangements entrusted to Nichols-Stephens Funeral & Cremation Services.