John R. "Jack" Wyant, 81, of Sioux City, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, at a local hospital.
Memorial services will be noon Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Morningside Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to services.
Jack was born on Aug. 4, 1935, in Sioux City, to Harvey and Margaret Wyant.
He was united in marriage to Margaret Sanders on July 29, 1961, in South Sioux City, Neb. He served in the United States Army and 185th Air Wing before retiring after more than 20 years with an honorable discharge.
Jack loved working and was employed at Swift and Old Home Bakery. He loved dogs, car racing, and sports, especially the Hawkeyes. Jack was not an overly complicated man who enjoyed visiting with everyone he met.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Margaret of Sioux City; children, Jerry, Tracy (Tom) Wingert, and Mike; grandchildren, Alissa and Spencer Wyant and Tommy and Taylour Wingert.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Joan.