Jack (John A.) Jansen, Appleton, age 77, died as the result of an accident on Monday, January 2, 2017. He was born on August 17, 1939, to the late Alois and Evelyn (Klister) Jansen. Jack married Dorothy "Dottie" Vande Voort on January 5, 1960. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was a National Guard veteran who served in active duty from 1961–62.

Jack owned and operated Jansen Plastering for 50 years before retiring. He was known for his meticulous attention to detail and being the "hardest worker" in the industry. He never lacked for work because he was the best of the best and completely dedicated to providing excellence on every job—no matter how big or small.

Jack was an avid Packer fan. It was his biggest hobby except for when his kids were young. Then he loved attending their sporting events. He also enjoyed gardening, spending time with family at the cabin, and puttering around his backyard shed. He faithfully attended church every weekend.

Jack is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dottie; children: Jeff (Marilyn) of Nashville, TN and Julie (David) Murphy of Long Lane, MO; grandchildren: Jasmine, Joel, Jackie, Jonathan and Josey; siblings: Donna (Mac) McDermott, Richard (Diane) Jansen, Carl (Heide) Jansen, Bernice (Charlie) Verhoven and Peggy (Kevin) Kaufman; and brothers and sisters-in-law: Mary (Ken) Hutjens, Betty (Ken) Kabat, Elaine (Roger) Hendricks, Donna (Jeff) Frederickson, Ken (Marian), Ray (Linda), Kathleen, Bob (Debby), Sue, Pat, Jim and Dave (Karen) Vande Voort. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Robert and Margaret Vande Voort; nephew, Kim McDermott; and brothers-in-law: Danny and John Vande Voort.

Visitation will be held Saturday, January 7, 2017 at CALVARY CHAPEL (2136 E. Newberry St. Appleton) beginning at 9:30 a.m. until the time of Funeral at 12:00 Noon. Pastor Dwight Douville will officiate. Committal at Highland Memorial Park.   In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established.

The family would like to thank the first responders (the Outagamie Sheriff's department, the Town of Vandenbroek, and Kaukauna Ambulance), the chaplain at AMC, the caring people at Calvary Chapel, and all those who have helped, assisted, and prayed with us.