March 20, 1945 – December 7, 2024
Jack Louis Voigtschild, 79, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at his residence, with his loving and caring wife by his side.
Born March 20, 1945, he was the son of Jack and Ethel (Perry) Voigtschild. He married Sherry Cahill on June 21, 1969, and she survives. They had celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in 2024.
Jack was well-known throughout Lawrence County for his care and concern, especially for victims of tragedy and everyone who served during those times. He was known as “Assist One” to local Emergency Services organizations, always responding to lend a hand in any way he could, with the faithful support of his wife.
Jack was a member and supporter of many local organizations, including a long-time member of Bedford Free Methodist Church. He was also active in the Noon Lions Club, Gideons International, Lawrence County Vietnam Veterans Group, the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Celebrate Recovery and The Landing, Solutions Center, Gillen Post 33 of the American Legion, the Crisis Intervention Team, the Bedford Revitalization Board, Shawswick Township Volunteer Fire Department, Lawrence County Women’s Ministries, and the Salvation Army.
Jack also served as Chaplain for various organizations, including the Lawrence County Police Department, IU Health Bedford Hospital, Gillen Post 33 of the American Legion, and the Vietnam Veterans Group. He retired as Chaplain for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the Salvation Army Emergency Services.
Jack was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam War. During his service, he received a Purple Heart for wartime injuries and was honorably discharged in 1970. He graduated from Bedford High School with the class of 1963, the Indiana School of Mortuary Sciences, and attended Indiana University. He was a former Funeral Director at Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home and retired as an Insurance Agent for various companies.
Surviving to cherish the memory of Jack and live out his legacy is his loving and committed wife, Sherry; sons, Brian (Andrea) Voigtschild and Brent (Kathy) Voigtschild; grandchildren, Amber Voigtschild, Quentin Voigtschild, Claire Voigtschild, Paige Voigtschild, Benjamin Voigtschild, Kayla Simmerman, Mahala Jarrard-Voigtschild, Mariah Moody, and Victoria George-Voigtschild; and great-grandchildren, Sophia Enochs, Malachi Enochs, Jaxson Boone, Sawyer Mitchell, Luke Rodriguez, and Elias Nixon.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Ethel Voigtschild; his sister, Evelyn Lakes; and his brother-in-law, Thomas Lakes.
Funeral services for Jack L. Voigtschild will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 13, 2024, at the Free Methodist Church, 701 R Street, Bedford, IN, with Pastor Adam Strauser and Pastor Scott Salm officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hill Cemetery in Bedford, with Military Rites accorded by the Honor Guard of Gillen Post 33 of the American Legion. Visitation will also be held at the Free Methodist Church on Thursday, December 12th, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Instead of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Jack be made to the Life Food Pantry or Hope Resource Center, both in Bedford.
The Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes, 818 18th Street, Bedford, Indiana, has been entrusted with Jack’s arrangements and care.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.FergsuonLee.com.
