ImageFREEVILLE - Jack Brookhouse, 87, formerly of Freeville, NY passed away Sunday, March 22, 2009.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Loretta Clark Brookhouse; his daughters, Sandra and George Ketola of Locke, NY, Sharon and George Suess of Halcottsville, NY, Donna and Stephen Carpenter of Dryden, NY and Peggy and Richard Case, Jr. of Groton, NY; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Jack is also survived by his brothers, Everett and Martha Brookhouse, LeRoy and Geneva Brookhouse and his sister, Doris and Tom Weller all of Michigan.

He was a US Navy veteran of WW II and was retired from the George Junior Republic as an upholstering instructor. Jack was a loving family man and good friend. He lived his life with integrity, good humor and hard work. He was an honorable man who stood up for what was right and everyone who knew him, admired him. What more needs to be said?

A memorial service will be held at the Freeville United Methodist Church, Main St., Freeville, NY on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Freeville UMC, P.O. Box 229, Freeville, NY 13068 or W.B. Strong Fire Dept., Freeville, NY 13068. Perkins Funeral Home, Dryden, NY assisted the family. www.perkinsfuneralhome.com