Jack L. Savely, 77 / July 4, 1932 – Feb. 17, 2010

Published 10:29 am Monday, February 22, 2010

Jack L. Savely, 77

Jack L. Savely, 77, of Gateway Drive, Niles died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010 at home following an extended illness.

He was born July 4, 1932 in Niles to Stewart Savely and Nettie R. (Bachman) Savely. He graduated from Central High School in South Bend in 1950. He lived in this area all his life.

He was formerly employed at Morgan Drive-away Trucking Co. He was veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served in the United States Navy. He was a member of the American Legion Post 365 in Edwardsburg. He showed reining and cutting quarterhorses.

On 1980 in South Bend, he married Deborah “Debbie” A. (Funk) Savely, who survives.
He is also survived by his daughter, Carrie L. Savely of Edwardsburg; grandchildren, Trinity Ward, Gabriella Savely and Chloe Savely; and sisters, Edna “Babe” Best of Buchanan and Joyce Pawlowski of Shelbyville, Mich.

He is preceded in death by his brothers, Stephen and Edwin Savely.

Funeral Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 at Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles with Pastor Duane Wilson of Life Station Ministry officiating. There will be no visitation.

Arrangements were made by Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.