JACK D. SAGE - CLASS OF 1967

JACK D. SAGE - CLASS OF 1967               

Sage, Jack D. of Dorr, Michigan

1944 – 2022

On Friday, April 8, 2022, Jack D. Sage, went to be with his Lord at the age of 77. He was born August 18, 1944 to Helen and Ken Sage in Marshall, Michigan.

He was a longtime member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, where he married his wife of nearly 55 years, Janet Sage (Fifelski). The two met while attending Western Michigan University.

Upon graduation, Jack joined the United States Army and was stationed state-side and in Korea. He achieved the rank of captain in the Military Police Corp. while in Kansas.

After his time in the military, Jack attended Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas, where he earned his law degree, later practicing law in Wichita, Kansas for 10 years. In 1982, Jack and Janet moved their brood of five children back to Dorr, Michigan, to be closer to family. Jack became a partner at Varnum Law Firm, working there for 40 years as a renowned expert in oil and gas law.

Jack is preceded in death by his parents Ken and Helen Sage; and sister, Joyce Huey. He is survived by his wife, Janet Sage (Fifelski); brother, Kenneth (Mary Jean) Sage; and mother-in-law, Lucy Fifelski. He will be remembered by his children Camille (Brett) DeLano, Clarice Sage (Brendan O'Hara), Nicholas Sage (Catherine Price), Corinne (Richard) Shafer, Fran (Dion) Sage-King; and his adoring grandchildren Casey, Lucy, Jude, Alice, and Piper.

Visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2022 at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home, 4330 18th St., Dorr, MI 49323. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 1871 - 136th Ave., Dorr, MI 49323. Jack will be laid to rest at the St. Stanislaus Cemetery following the Mass. There will be a luncheon at St. Stanislaus parish hall following the graveside service. In lieu of flowers and in memory of Jack, contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus School Eagle Fund or Saint Basil Catholic School Scholarship Fund. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.kubiakcookdorr.com.