White Funeral Home
1315 Main Street
Jesup, Iowa 50648

Jesup – Jack R. Demuth, 75 years old of Chicago, Illinois, died surrounded by his family, Friday, August 26, 2022, at Evanston Hospital, Evanston, Illinois, following a lengthy cancer illness.

Public visitation will be 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 1, 2022, at White Funeral Home, Jesup, Iowa, where there will be an open mic time of sharing and celebrating Jack's life that will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 2^nd at the St. Athanasius Cemetery, Jesup, with military rites conducted by Pump-Scheer American Legion Post #342 of Jesup.  Memorials will be used to establish an art scholarship in Jack’s name. Online condolences may be placed at www.White-MtHope.com

Jack was born October 28, 1946, in Waterloo, Iowa and was raised by his grandparents, Leo and Viola Demuth on a farm outside of Jesup. His parents, Robert John “Bob” Demuth and Laura “Belle” Demuth were very much a part of Jack’s life and no matter where life took Jack, he would always look forward to coming home to visit. He graduated from Don Bosco Catholic High School with the class of 1965. Jack attended Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, for a short time before entering the military and going to Vietnam. He was part of the U.S. Army 135^th Assault Helicopter Company. He later attended Orange Coast College, in Costa Mesa, California, and earned an art degree. Jack also spent time at the New York Art Students League where he studied photography and built lifelong friendships. Jack married Patricia Brennan and the couple later divorced. On December 26, 2006, Jack was united in marriage to Jean Elizabeth Fujita in Maui, Hawaii, and they made their home in Chicago, Illinois.

Jack was a professional studio photographer for an educational publishing company and also the photographer of award-winning children’s books, including City Horse and Joel: Growing up a Farm Man. Jack also spent time as one of the Chicago Cubs photographers. Jack was a talented artist and loved music, especially bluegrass. He played in various bands and had countless jam sessions over the years. He enjoyed sculpting, drawing, and etching too. Jack was a lifelong learner and was taking classes to refine his artistic talents. Jack had a fantastic sense of humor and a love of nature. He enjoyed to fish and play cards, especially poker.

Jack is survived by his wife, Jean Fujita of Chicago, IL; two sons, Daniel (Kelly) Demuth of Cave Junction, Oregon, Luke Demuth of Honesdale, Pennsylvania; three grandchildren, Maya Demuth, Jahsiah Demuth, and Athena Demuth; one sister, Jill (Darryle) Else of Jesup, Iowa; two nieces, Brandy (Brian) Jerrit of Waialua, Hawaii, Stacey (Aaron) Fischels of Jesup, Iowa; and three nephews, Tommy O’Malley, Michael O’Malley, and Tyler Fujita, all of Kansas City.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Leo & Viola Demuth; his parents, Bob & Belle Demuth.

White Funeral Home, Jesup is in charge of the arrangements.