Jack Schikowski

JACK L. SCHIKOWSKI, age 72, beloved husband for 49 years to Dorothy "Dotti" (nee Bar); loving father of Lisa Fant (husband Jason); devoted grandfather of Catherine Jeanne; cherished son of the late Leonard and Jeanne (nee Caine); dearest brother of Lynn Krebs (partner Lisa Salmons) and the late Karen Bencin (husband Edward); treasured brother-in-law of Betty Joyce (husband Tom), Mary Ann Walczak (husband Ray deceased) and the late Chet Bar (wife Terry) and Richard Bar (wife Rita); dear uncle, great-uncle and friend of many. Survived by his canine companion, Chilly.

 Jack was born on July 8, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated from Cleveland Heights High School in 1970. Seeking to further educate himself, he enrolled at Cleveland State University and obtained his bachelor's degree in business administration. That education served him well in his role as a Human Resources Consultant. For the past 30 years Jack was employed by CCAI and Main Sail Group and retired in 2023. 

Jack was an avid Cleveland Browns fan. Personally, he loved to go pontooning, antiquing, and playing golf. Jack enjoyed the Seinfeld Sitcom and watched many episodes over and over. He loved to tell stories with personal flair, and everyone heard his favorite gorilla joke more than once. With his playful sense of humor, this fun-loving man enjoyed planning mystery road trips, his personal favorite trip was to The Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield. Jack delighted in being a grandfather and was highly devoted to his family and faith. This kind and honest gentleman peacefully passed away on August 21, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. They will forever miss his humor, loving touch and warm smile. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Jack to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44110 or online at https://www.hospicewr.org. 

Cremation by DeJohn Crematory. 

Mass of Christian Burial Friday, August 30, 2024, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6850 Mayfield Road, Gates Mills, Ohio at 11 AM. Burial will be private at Holy Cross Cemetery.