Jack Thomas Lem, Sr.

Jack Lem Sr., age 80, of Vicksburg, Michigan went home to be with the Lord and rejoined with his beloved wife, Judy and son, Todd, who preceded him in death.

Jack passed peacefully on Monday, January 31, 2022, surrounded by family who loved him dearly. Jack was born April 2, 1941, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of William Lem and Helen Davis. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. On May 31, 1961, he was united in marriage to Judy Ann Dolhay enjoying 57 wonderful years together until her passing in 2019. Jack worked for General Motors for 39 years until his retirement in 2004.

Jack is survived and deeply missed by his sons, Jack Lem, Jr., and Patrick (Kimberly) Lem; daughter, Robin Lem; grandchildren, Jack (Michelle) Lem, III, Elizabeth (Adam) Lem-Blain, Zachary Lem, Alyssa (Greg) Maxwell, Anthony Gauna, Joe Gauna, Brie (Rob) Miller; great grandchildren, Mickey Lem, Morgan Lem, Mason Lem-Wolfe, Emma Blain; sister, Barb Stevens; brother, Jim Smolinski; and many nieces and nephews. Jack also shared a special relationship with his friend, Shari Watson.

Jack had a passion for bowling and golf. He enjoyed traveling to State and National bowling tournaments with his family and friends for many years. He enjoyed family trips to Myrtle Beach where he spent time golfing with his sons. He also enjoyed many golf outings in Michigan with family and friends.

The family will receive friends Thursday, February 3rd at Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services 3926 S. 9th Street Kalamazoo, MI 49009 from 6-8 pm. A funeral service will be held Friday, February 4th at 1:00pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Eric Hartwell Foundation in remembrance of Jack, www.erichartwellfoundation.com Jack was a proud great uncle of Eric Hartwell and his family and their establishment of this wonderful foundation on behalf of pediatric cancers. To leave an online condolence, please visit https://www.langelands.com