Chillicothe Gazette; Chillicothe OH; 2001-2-25 > Chillicothe Gazette Sunday, February 25, 2001 Obituary P2A ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- John R. Lake, Sr. --------------------- John R. "Jack" lake, Sr., 88 of Williamsport died Friday, February 23, 2001 in Brown Memorial. Born May 25, 1822 in Circleville the son of the late Thomas W. and Theresa F. (Schinkler) Lake. Jack was a lifetime member of ST. Josephs Catholic Church, a charter member of the Father John S. Hannan Council #5297 Knights of Columbus, PAst FAithful Navigator of the St. John F. Newman Assembly 1761, 4th degree, Knights of Columbus. He was a veteran of WW II, member of the American Legion, VFW, Soldiers Monumental Society and Charter member of the NFO of Pickaway County. He was retired after 27 years of E.I. Dupont, was active with the Dupont Retirees and was a volunteer for the Pickaway County Childrens Services. He is survived by children, Rosalie Moore of Culpeper, Virginia, John (Shirley) Lake. Jr. of Circleville, Karen (Scott) McFarland and Peg (Robert) Burton both of Circleville, Mary (Charles) White of Hays, North Carolina, Ralph (Cherye) Lake of Circleville and Betsy (terry) Hupp of Kingston; 23 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; aunt, Claire Weinert of Hampton, Va and many Nieces and Nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Josephs Catholic Church with Father Stephen Krile Celebrant. Burial will follow with Military Honors by the American Legion in St. Josephs Cemetery. Friends may call 6-8 p.m.b Monday at the Mader-Peters Funeral Home, Circleville. The Rosary service will be at 8 p.m. Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Josephs Church Renovation Fund,134 W. Mound St., Circleville, Ohio 43113 or the Soldiers Monumental Society. 165 E. Main St., 2nd Floor, Circleville, Ohio 43113. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------