Jack Conley

CONLEY,JACK C.Husband, Father, & Grandfather1922-2003Jack C. Conley, age 80, of Forest Lake, passed away Wed. Feb. 5, 2003. Jack was born April 19th, 1922 in Verndale, MN to Harlan and Beatrice (Anderson) Conley. He got his bachelors of Science degree from St. Cloud State and his master's degree from the U of M. Jack served in the Navy from 1943-1946. He coached and taught in Sauk Rapids and Crosby-Ironton before settling in Forest Lake where he retired in 1984 as Athletic Director. Jack was also a crop hail adjustor for Great American Ins. Co. for 32 summers. He recieved many honors including Mn State High School Coaches Association President, MSHSCA Hall of Fame, Lions Club Citizen of the year, State Athletic Director of the Year, and a Parent of the Year. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Wayne and Roger ''Bud''. Survived by wife of 57 years, Shirley Conley (Atkinson); sons, David (Debra), Michael (Linda), Timothy (Cheryl); grandchildren, Benson, Caitlin, Erin (Mark), Joshua, Shaun, Christopher, Brain; great grandchild, Damion; sisters-in-law, Arlene and Patricia, brother-in-law, James D (Addie) Atkinson, other relatives & numerous friends.Memorial Service Saturday 2PM at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Private Interment Scandinavian Cemetery.Gathering of Family and Friends Friday 5-8PM at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Memorials to Courage St. Croix or Faith Lutheran Church.Mattson Funeral Home651-464-3556

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