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Jackie Collins Obituary
Jackie Lee Collins Sr., 75, of Findlay, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
He was born Jan. 23, 1948, in Springville, Ohio, to the late Garner and Lois (Snook) Collins. He married Helen (Lane) Kirchner on June 24, 1977, and they celebrated 45 years of marriage.
Jackie is survived by his wife; two children, Michelle Obenour and Jackie II (Erin) Collins; grandchildren, Chris (Kayla) Obenour, Samantha (Robert) Ratcliff, Blake Obenour, Aliya Obenour, Kristyn (Kevin) Farmer, and Celia, Shelby and Josephine Collins; great-grandchildren, Lilliana, Beckett, Nora, Liam, Gabriella, Anabelle, and Hunter; three brothers, Steven (Darlene) Collins, Richard "Rick" Collins, and Chip Conley; and sister, Janet (Allan) Nye.
Jackie was also preceded in death by his son, Christopher Kirchner; and brother, Gary Collins.
Jack was a graduate of Carey High School and attended Bowling Green State University. He retired from Whirlpool Corporation as an Area Coordinator. He refereed football from the midget league to college teams. He helped coach football at both Hardin-Northern and Liberty-Benton and taught referee classes at Findlay College. Jack was an avid Ohio State fan, enjoyed traveling to the Smoky Mountains, and working in the yard. The joy of his life was spending time with his grandkids. Jack proudly served in U.S. Army from 1967-1969, stationed in Ft. Rucker, Alabama.
Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2023, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay. The family welcomes guests to show their support by wearing Ohio State attire to visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2023, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, downtown. Father Adam Hertzfeld will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Michael Cemetery.
Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Memories and Condolences
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Tom Davis
March 17, 2023
Jack was a wonderful person. Always smiling and friendly. He had a great sense of humor as well.
Ruth Lortz Stultz
March 14, 2023
Sorry to hear of your loss many prayers for your family as you go through this difficult time. Jack was a classmate in Mr Souply third floor classroom a lot of great memories.
Chuck Maenle
March 13, 2023
So sorry to hear that, Jack and I go back a long ways as friends, he was a wonderful friend, rest in peace my friend!
Ron Souplyronsouply
March 13, 2023
Jack was in my first 8th grade class at Carey and we stayed close in Findlay over those years. I will miss those "HI Ron" geetings at Oiler games.
Mark Buehrer
March 12, 2023
Sorry to hear about Jack. Spent several years working with Jack in the PDC. Always in a great mood. Great guy with positive outlook. Sorry for your loss.
Denis Strahm
March 12, 2023
Jack and I have been friends since the early school days. We hung out together all the time. I saw him recently and learned of his illness. He was such a great guy. My sympathy goes out to his family.
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Coldren-Crates Funeral Home - Findlay205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45840
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Coldren-Crates Funeral Home - Findlay205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45840
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