DEWEESE, Jacque Edwin 1938-2016

DEWEESE, SHOWMAN, TRACY, VESELOVSKY, MIELKE

Posted By: Mary F (email)
Date: 11/6/2016 at 16:24:55

Jacque Edwin DeWeese, 77 of Pardeeville, died on Wednesday Jan. 6, 2016, at his home.

Jacque was born on Dec. 14, 1938, in Delta, Iowa, to Warren and Hazel (Showman) DeWeese. He married Marguerite Tracy on Jan. 3, 1970, in Davenport, Iowa. Farming was Jacque’s passion. He graduated from Iowa State University with an animal science degree in the mid-60s and immediately got work at Oscar Mayer in Davenport, Iowa. In 1972 he was transferred to the Madison office to work as an industrial engineer, which he did faithfully and well for over 30 years.

He was recognized by the Wisconsin Sheep Breeder’s Association as a Master Shepherd in 1984. He was also a member of the Dorset Association in the 80s. In 1997, he decided to take up driving horses. It was something he had done as a child, and in his retirement, this became an outlet for his passion for horses. He bought Nora, took some driving lessons and then joined MDDA (Midwest Distance Driving Association) sometime later. He quickly got involved in organizing driving events, served in many offices and organized clinics to help other drivers learn the craft. Other interests include, canoeing, nature walks in the western states and in Canada, woodworking and welding. His latest projects included several styles of horse carts, including a model that accommodates a wheelchair, several featuring better suspension and a model for a miniature horse.

Jacque in survived by his wife, Marguerite; son, Richard DeWeese; daughters, Laura Veselovsky, Michelle DeWeese and Becki Mielke; and five grandchildren.

A memorial service was held Sunday at the Picha Funeral home in Portage.

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