Submitted by: John C. Monk

Jack Lee Wedmore Nov. 29, 1929 - Jan. 18, 2008
SOUTH BEND - Captain Jack Lee Wedmore, 78, of South Bend, IN, died at 11:15 a.m. Friday, January 18, 2008, in his residence, following an illness. He was born on November 29, 1929, to the late Jesse and Gladys (Smith) Wedmore in South Bend, IN. Jack lived most of his life in South Bend, with the exception of spending a short time in California. Along with his parents; one brother, Richard Wedmore also preceded him in death. Jack was a graduate of St. Joseph High School in South Bend, IN. Mr. Wedmore retired in 1992 from I.B.E.W. Local No. 153 in South Bend, where he worked as an electrician for 35 years. He is survived by his two daughters, Priscilla (Robert) Gerhardt of New Carlisle and Deborah Wedmore of South Bend; three grandchildren, Cynthia Wedmore, Tori Wedmore and Christina Schaap; six great-grandchildren, Brayden, Chloe, Cayleb, Deven, Austin and Jordan; and three sisters, Barbara, Patsy and Betty. Jack was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean War, where he served in the Death March in China, was wounded, and awarded a Purple Heart Cluster II and various other medals. He was proud to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion; and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars in California and Fort Wayne, IN. Cremation will take place. Private Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Memorial Contributions may be made to VFW Foundation, 406 West 34th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111. Kaniewski Funeral Home, New Carlisle, IN is handling arrangements.
Published in the South Bend Tribune on 1/21/2008.