John “Jack” Andrew Newville was born Dec. 14, 1945, in Fairmont, Minn., the son of Freeman and Catherine (O’Connor) Newville. Jack grew up in Fairmont and attended Parochial School at St. Paul Catholic Church through the 8th grade. Jack then went on to finish his education at Fairmont High School.

On Aug. 17, 1963, Jack was united in marriage to Rosalie Ruth Wolter in Fairmont, Minn. Together the couple made their home in Fairmont and moved to East Chain in 1975 and later Welcome, Minn., in 1978. To this union, four children were born, Tim, Tami, Teresa, and Trent.

Jack worked various jobs throughout his career, starting at Smith’s Greenhouse in Fairmont. He then began working for 7-Up/Pepsi Co. before he began his 44-year career at Blachowske’s, working as a trucker and as a dispatcher. Jack also spent many years helping as a farm hand at the David Lenort farm near East Chain, Minn.

Jack had a great sense of pride in his community and poured his heart and soul into making it better. He was a 17-year member of the Welcome Fire Department and served 22 years overall as the Mayor of Welcome and on the City Council. He was a faithful member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church and committed over 50 years to the Knights of Columbus, where he served as a 4th Degree Knight and as building manager of the Knights of Columbus Hall. In his spare time, he could be found outdoors, fishing, gardening, and doing yard work. He enjoyed camping trips, working at Bingo, helping Rosalie make jean quilts, baking, and cooking. Most importantly Jack loved his family unconditionally. He often helped care for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and held close the memories made together. Jack will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Left to cherish his memory include his wife, Rosalie Newville of Welcome, Minn.; children, Tim Newville, Tami (Doug) Gerhardt, Teresa Newville (Shane Roberts), and Trent Newville; 9 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; siblings: Virginia Sukalski, William Newville, Michael Newville, and Tom (Peggy) Newville; brothers-in-law: Roger (Cindy) Wolter and LaRay Laite; sister-in-law, Mary (Gerry) Giorgio; other extended family and many friends.

In addition to his parents, Freeman and Catherine Newville, Jack was preceded in death by his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Lyle and Vaunita Wolter; grandson, Tyler Newville; sister, Mary Behr; brothers: Charles Newville, Joey Newville, and Bobby Newville; infant sister, Kathryn Mary Newville; sisters-in-law, Shirley Campe, Phyllis Laite, Doris Newville, and Janice Newville; and brothers-in-law, David Sukalski, Ken Behr, and Lowell Campe.

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