Jack W. Caswell

Obituary:

Jack Wesley Caswell passed away suddenly and peacefully on March 10, 2025, at the Veterans Home of Chippewa Falls, at the age of 94.

Jack was born on December 9, 1930, in Stanley, Wisconsin. He graduated from Stanley High School in 1948 and began a distinguished career in the United States Air Force alongside five classmates. His MOS was automotive maintenance and then aircraft maintenance. When the Korean War broke out in 1952, Jack was deployed. Following his service in Korea, he completed a tour in Iwo Jima before returning to the United States. He then attended Officer’s Training School and was commissioned and over the course of 21 years received three commendation medals for meritorious service and achieved the rank of Major.

Jack was married and had a son (Jack Jr) in 1951. They later divorced. While stationed in Phoenix, Arizona, he met and married the love of his life, Bonnie Stewart. They had five children in four states (Arizona, Illinois, Michigan and Alaska) before returning to civilian life in 1968 in Stanley, WI. He farmed for one year and then worked as a right-of-way engineer and Chief of Real Estate at Finley Engineering for 16 years. He then started his own business in real estate work and land surveying on a contractual basis for the next 10 years and fully retired in 2001.

Jack was an active member of the Stanley United Methodist Church serving on the Board for over 40 years and recently became a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Stanley. He enjoyed various activities such as golf, bowling, deer hunting, fishing, and playing cards with friends. With a social spirit and kind heart, Jack brought joy to others through camaraderie.

Jack is survived by children: Tim (Roxanne) Caswell and Brenda (Rick) Hodowanic of Stanley, Linda (John) Dubiel of Boyd, Pam (Steve) Youngbauer of West Bend and Terri (Chris) Bodenburg of Grafton; 22 grandchildren: Brandon Caswell, Crystal Caswell, Drew (Tarina) Caswell, Kimi (Sam) Goettl, Tricia Muellenbach, Liz (Anthony) Coleman, Sami (Tyler) Sachariason, Kris (Naomi) Dubiel, Kari (Nate) Kotewa, Nick (Shenoah) Dubiel, Stephanie (Luke) Lovell, Stacey (Mike) Karl, Sarah (Daryl) Williams, Laura (Zach) Chartrand, Corby (Kristine) Bodenburg, Kellen (Shannon) Bodenburg, Kelly (Charlie) Brown, Brett (Natasha) Bodenburg, Mike (Jaimie) Hodowanic, Nikki (Jason) Prahl, Heather Hodowanic, and Jami (Jake) Hodowanic; 47 great-grandchildren: Jordan, Aidan, Jackson, Christian, Leo, Gunnar, Porter, Baylor, Major, Mac, Sutton, Pella, Wesley, Saffron, Willow, Reed, Sophia, Jacob, Kyah, Kiara, Henry, William, Macy, Hunter, Kendall, Charlotte, Ada, Jack, McCoy, Knox, Ripley, Elle, Emeline, Madelyn, Owen, Walker, Kamryn, Reagan, Hudson, Ava, Brennan, Carson, Cashton, Colt, Rowan, Brooks and Maisey; sister Barb Nolan of Woodstock, IL, and sister-in-law Joann Caswell of Stanley and nieces and nephew. Jack is preceded in death by his parents Zeno (Zip) and Lillian (Brandsness); his wife Bonnie (2023) of 68 years; brother Gene (2001), his sister Dolores Willkom (2019), and son Jack Jr (2024). Jack’s legacy will live on through his children, grandchildren, and those who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 2:00 - 5:00 pm on Sunday, March 16, at the Plombon Funeral Home and again at 10:00 am on Monday, March 17 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Stanley, WI. A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 17 at 11:00 am with Kenneth Schmidt officiating. Burial will follow in Edson Union Cemetery. We would like to thank the Veterans Home of Chippewa Falls for their compassionate, professional, and loving care.