John Pearcey

Jack was born May 22, 1930, in Detroit where he was raised in the area. He started working for the A&P Tea Co. at the age of 15 bagging potatoes in 5 lb. bags and worked his way up to meat manager, store manager, and into supervision. He traveled all over Michigan for A&P in supervision; he left A&P after 35 years. On Aug. 19, 1978, he married his love, Elaine Hammermeister. In 1979 Jack went to work for Super Valu Foods at their Fort Wayne, IN division as a food counselor. In 1984 he transferred to Jacksonville, FL as a Sales Director for a division. He retired in the Chicago area as a Meat Director for Cub Foods on Aug. 23, 1995, after 15 years.

Jack, at an early age, loved to draw and over the years he took several art classes. After retirement he moved to Lost Lake Woods Club in Lincoln where he was able to enjoy golfing. His true love was being an artist. He showed his work at Art In the Loft and was a member of the Art Gallery in Harrisville. Jack also enjoyed woodworking – making furniture for friends and family. Due to health problems he and Elaine moved to Alpena in 2020.

Jack is survived by his wife of 47 years Elaine, his son, Jack (Bernie) Pearcey, two daughters, Toni (Bob) Spencer, and Patti (Fred) Depue, daughter in-law, Darlene Pearcey, grandchildren, Daryl Pearcey, Paula Luther, Tina Pearcey, Nicki LaChapelle, David LaChapelle, Ashley Pfeiffelmann, Shannon Pfeiffelmann, Alex Spencer, Jordan Spencer, Chase Spencer, Anna Spencer, Brandon Kurtzeal, Scott Kurtzeal, Michelle Jenkins, Sisters in-law, Kathleen DeRocher, and Annette Hammermeister, several great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and step-father Harold Pearcey, his grandsons, Jack Pearcey, James Pfeiffelmann, Trae LaChapelle, mother in-law, Florence Bushey, sister and brother in-law, Eunice (John) Krueger, sister and brother in-law, Pauline (Willard) LeClair, and brother’s in-law, Oliver DeRocher, and Fred Hammermeister.

A memorial service will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 at noon with an hour of visitation beginning at 11 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or Immanuel Lutheran School, and Hospice of Michigan. McWilliams Funeral Home has assisted the family.