Jack A. Greene, 86, of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020 at his home with his wife and children by his side.  For 14 months Jack was pain free from his pancreatic cancer Services will be held on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 11:00am at the Salix Community United Methodist Church, with Pastor Catie Newman officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sergeant Bluff.

Jack Allison Greene was born February 25, 1934 in Greenville, IA the son of S.L. (Jack) and Esther (Heinsen) Greene. He was raised in Greenville and graduated at the age of 17 from Greenville Rossie High School. Jack spent several years working with his father at Greene Truck Service.

On December 7, 1968 Jack married Barbara Heiter of Spencer. In 1969 they moved to Sergeant Bluff where they raised their family. At that time Jack was a mechanic for Boswell Contracting. He then began working for Sioux Transportation until their closing, then for Metz Baking as a transport driver. He was a Teamster. He later went on to work as a custodian at Sergeant Bluff Middle School, then at Central Kitchen Supply.

He was a member of the Sgt. Bluff Methodist Church since 1970 where he served in many capacities over the years. In 2014 he and Barbara transferred their membership to the Salix United Methodist Church. He was a retired Teamster, a member of Sgt. Bluff Historical Society, and the Siouxland Sams Camping Club. He enjoyed camping, working in his shop, and spending time with his family and friends. Jack and Barbara enjoyed spending their winters in South Texas.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Barbara, son, Douglas (Joni) of Dakota City, NE,  two daughters, Jan (Mark) Burnham of Des Moines, Kelley (Mark) Johnson of Le Mars, IA, seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and two sisters, Bettie Mills, Mary Fitzgerald.

Jack is preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, Don and Maxine Heiter, first wife, Joyce, four brothers, three sisters, and a son Gregory.

Jack was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. It was always said that, “Jack never met a stranger.”  He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.