Jack D. Fraley

Born to the late Eva and Cecil Fraley, Jack was welcomed into eternal mischief by his brother, Mervel, and three sisters, Hazel Barker, Gertrude Brownell, and Mary Ann Packard.

Jack graduated from Crandon High School in 1957 and, never one to let a good thing slip away, married his high school sweetheart, Amanda McMillion on Halloween in 1959.

Jack’s hands were legendary — big, blood-veined, and built for the woods, where he spent over 50 years in the logging industry, many of those alongside his son, Mark. He didn’t just work hard — he laughed hard, loved harder, and operated a skidder like it was an extension of himself, moving logs and making memories with every load.

He is survived by his two sisters, Joyce Arlene “Tiddle” Salo (Harold) and Barbara “Snook” Mabry; his sons, Mark (Cheri) Fraley and Nate (Tammy) Fraley; and daughters, Jeanette (Jeff) Cotton Norman, Janet (Jeff) Kapp, and Tressa (Andy) Weber. Jack took great pride in his family tree, which includes 17 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson due to arrive this September.

Jack had a gift for turning the ordinary into something special. Whether it was eating pizza at Riverside, spinning a tale over an old country song, or stealing the karaoke spotlight, he knew how to light up a room. Sundays were sacred for two things: the Green Bay Packers and cracking open a few cold Miller Lites like it was the Super Bowl — every time.

He was a man of grit and grace, with a heart as solid as the trees he hauled, and a spirit deeply rooted in family and joy. His favorite cocktail? An old fashioned, garnished with homegrown dilly beans — because store-bought just wouldn’t do. Those simple moments-sharing drinks, laughter, and stories — were what made life rich and meaningful to him.

A celebration of Jack’s life will be held on July 12 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Lincoln Town Hall. Bring your best Jack story, your worst dance moves, and a toast in hand for the man who made every moment count.

The family would like to thank Compassus and Nu Roc for their compassionate care during Jack’s final days.

His children find comfort in knowing their dad’s legacy lives on — in the lessons he taught, the love he shared, and the memories they will cherish forever.

Weber-Hill & Packard Funeral Home of Crandon is assisting the family with arrangements.