Jack Axsom
January 14, 1938 ~ July 9, 2022
Jack W. Axsom, 84, of Gettysburg, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Avera Gettysburg Hospital surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 23, 2022, at the United Methodist Church, Gettysburg, with Pastor Jeff Adel presiding. Burial will follow in the Gettysburg Cemetery with military honors. A prayer service will be 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 22, 2022.
Jack Axsom was born January 14, 1938 in Gettysburg, South Dakota to Wayne and Velda (Thompson) Axsom. He attended Gettysburg Public School.
He was united in marriage to Linda Bevers in Gettysburg on September 17, 1959. To this union three sons were born: Jimmie, Terry, and Rodney.
Jack served in the United States Navy and the South Dakota Army National Guard. Jack was retired from the United States Army in January of 1998, with the rank of Master Sergeant (E-8).
Jack was a believer in the Kingdom of Heaven, an American Legion member, and a past member of the Legion Color Guard. He was a Gettysburg Council Member and a former mayor of Gettysburg.
Jack is survived by his wife, Linda of Gettysburg; three sons: Jimmie (Shelly) of Rock Rapids, IA, Terry of Gettysburg, and Rodney (Carissa) of Sioux Falls; six grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; brother, Jim Axsom of Omaha, NE; sister-in-law, Pauline Bevers of Miller; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Dora Faye (Lawrence) Glodt; sisters-in-law, Jeanita Axsom and Judith (Morgan) Brooke; and brother-in-law, Jim Bevers.
In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to Second Chance for Life Foundation, PO Box 131462, Roseville, MN 55113.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Jack’s arrangements.
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So very sorry for your loss. Prayers to you all
We are so sorry for your loss, Jack was a wonder man and will be greatly missed!
I have so many wonderful memories of Jack. The twinkle in his eye, his smile and laugh, and the way he loved. Jack was a Huge man. Not in size but in presence. He would always tell you right from wrong. Always in a good way, a learning way. Heaven has gained a genuine man. He will be missed.
I am so sorry for your loss Rod and family. I will be praying as you go through the rough days ahead. God Bless!
He was one of the good people. He was always so kind to my mom ( Granny) May he Rest In Peace.
So sorry for your loss Rod. Prayers are with you and your family as you go through this difficult time. Give your mom a hug for me.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family there in Gettysburg and outlying regions. God bless a beloved soul and dearest uncle.
Linda, We are deeply sorry for your loss. Uncle Jack was a beloved, humorous, and stand-up guy that will be greatly missed. Our sympathies to you, Jim, Terry, and Rod.
Uncle Jack and I weren't that close but he was always such a nice and honorable man.