Harold Eugene “Jack” Silvers, 86, Nappanee, died at his grandson’s (Tony Silvers) residence surrounded by his family, at 3:15 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, after a brief illness. 

He was born May 3, 1930 in Hicksville, Ohio to John and Alta Silvers.

Jack Silvers moved to Nappanee at the age of 13. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War. On May 11, 1951, he married June Maust.  She preceded him in death Sept. 28, 2001.

Jack retired from Nappanee Wastewater Utility where he had worked for over 25 years. He was a member of the Nappanee American Legion and a lifetime member of the V.F.W. He was a former member of the Nappanee Conservation Club.  Jack was a diehard Chicago Cubs and Bears fan and he enjoyed fishing and hunting.

He is survived by his daughters, Sandy (Ivan) Miller, Okeechobee, Fla.; Jackie (Clem) Juarez, Wakarusa, Jill Overfelt, Nappanee; grandchildren: Tony Silvers, Stacey Myers, Brent Stouder, Bart Stouder; 17 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; his companion for 11 years, Betty Ward, Nappanee; and a special caregiver, Angie Lee. 

He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Mike Overfelt; a great grandson, Stacey Myers; and brothers, Paul and Dick Silvers.

Family and friends may call from 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 9 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee and for one hour prior to the funeral service, which will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 10, also at the funeral home. Rev. Frank Ramirez from Union Center Church of the Brethren will officiate. Burial with military graveside services by the Nappanee American Legion will be in South Union Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Nappanee American Legion or Heartland Hospice.