Jack L. Mann Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jack L. Mann, 69, of Danville, formerly of Watseka, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at his home. He was born on January 20, 1951 in Milford, the son of George Jr and Leona (Wood) Mann. Jack married Virginia Reitsma on April 21, 1989 in Paducah, KY. He is survived by his wife Virginia Mann of Danville; one step-son Chad Morgan of Hoopeston; three sisters Minta Carpenter of Jeffersonville, IN, Sandra Christensen of Guthrie, OK and Tondra Mann-Niswander (Darrell) of Watseka; five step-grandchildren Richard Morgan of KY, Alexander Morgan, Skyler Morgan, Justin Morgan and Serenity Morgan, all of Hoopeston; a step-great-grandchild Desmond Morgan; five brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Jack was preceded in death by his parents; his aunt Clarice Farrand – who was like a mother; and a great-grandchild Pierson Morgan. Jack was a lifelong truck driver. Before his retirement, he worked at the Watseka Farmer’s Grain Elevator in Watseka. He enjoyed going to NASCAR races with his buddy Jim, and he was always the life of the party. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 from 10:00am until the 12:00pm funeral service, at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka. Burial will follow at Liberty Cemetery in Iroquois. Pastor Tom McCann will officiate the services. Memorials may be made to the family’s wishes. Per the current COVID-19 guidelines and the wishes of the family, masks are required upon entrance if you wish to attend Jack’s services. Thank you for your cooperation.

Jack L. Mann

January 20, 1951 - October 8, 2020