Pastor Jack W. Redmond, age 76, of Dubuque, IA, was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 1, 2026, in Orlando, FL, surrounded by his loving family. Jack passed away while he and his beloved wife Peggy were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, a beautiful milestone in a lifetime of love and devotion. To honor Jack’s life, there will be a short memorial service on Saturday, October 17th from 12-12:45pm, followed by a Celebration of Life from 1-4pm at Tri-State Community Church, 12937 Derby Grange Road in Dubuque.

Jack was born on December 7, 1949, in Dubuque, IA, a son to Jack R. and Alice I. (Elliott) Redmond.  After graduating from Dubuque Senior High School, Jack enlisted in the U.S. Navy, proudly serving two tours during the Vietnam War. Although he, like so many other Vietnam Veterans, did not receive the welcome home he deserved, he remained incredibly proud of his service to his country.

Upon returning home, Jack married his soulmate, Peggy A. Hirsch. Together, they built a life centered on faith, family, and love, raising six children of their own, as well as welcoming in two foreign exchange students who quickly grew to become family. Their fifty years of marriage were a beautiful example of commitment, perseverance, and the importance of keeping God at the center of their lives.

Jack’s greatest calling was serving the Lord. For more than 45 years, he faithfully served as a pastor, dedicating his life to sharing the Gospel and leading others to Jesus Christ. His faith was not something he simply preached on Sundays; it was something he lived every day. His Bible, worn and literally falling apart from years of reading and studying, was a reflection of his deep love for God’s Word.

Jack’s life verse was 1 Corinthians 15:58:  “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.”

Those words perfectly described Jack’s life. Through challenges, difficult seasons, and health struggles, his faith remained steadfast. He believed that every person he encountered was an opportunity to share God’s love, offer encouragement, or simply make someone’s day a little brighter.

Jack had a genuine love for people and a remarkable gift for making everyone feel welcome. Whether meeting friends for breakfast, enjoying a game of cards, traveling, playing his guitar, singing, or occasionally breaking into a little yodeling, Jack found joy in life’s simple pleasures. Rarely would you find Jack without a piece of candy to share, a fancy pen in his pocket, or a joke to tell, but that was one of the things that made him so special. He never seemed to be in a hurry when it came to spending time with people. Above all else, Jack treasured his family. He loved having everyone together, sharing stories, laughing, and making memories. His legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched, the family he loved so deeply, and the faith he faithfully shared.

Those left to cherish the memory of Jack include,

his loving wife of 50 years,
Peggy Redmond, Dubuque, IA;

his loving children,
Joshua (Jennifer) Redmond, Dubuque, IA,
Nathan (Nikki) Redmond, Marion, IA,
Isaac (Tricia) Redmond, Dubuque, IA,
Hannah (Robert) Bergfeld, Dubuque, IA,
David (Bethany) Redmond, Dubuque, IA,
and Jonathan (Cathye) Redmond, Dubuque, IA;

his honorary children,
Ricardo Collin, Sao Paulo, Brazil,
and Peter Liu, Taichung, Taiwan;

his 29 adored grandchildren,
Taylor, Hailey, Zoey, MacKenzie, Madison, Jade, Kaiden, Bentley, Ella, Teresa, Tanya, Dustin, Brooklyn, Naomi, Jackson, Alexis, Amanda, Audrey, Ashley, Angela, Liam, Grace, Lilly, Jax, Michael, Raelynn, Halle, Penelope and Zayne;

his 15 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild;

his siblings,
James (Janis) Redmond, Auburn, WA,
Jerry (Linda) Redmond, Ames, IA,
and Kathy (James) Kemp, Dubuque, IA;

his brothers and sisters-in-law,
Linda (Craig) Bowman, Dubuque, IA,
Joyce Hirsch, Dubuque, IA,
Steve (Janet) Hirsch, Dubuque, IA,
Greg LaRue, Dubuque, IA,
and David (Gina) Hirsch, Farley, IA;

along with numerous extended family, friends, neighbors, and the many people whose lives were touched by his ministry and friendship.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Lynn (Bruce) Wacker and Mark Redmond; his grandson, Dan Thoma Jr.; his mother and father-in-law, Jack (Lorraine) Hirsch; his brother-in-law, John Hirsch; and his sister-in-law, Tina LaRue.

Jack’s family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has shown kindness, offered prayers, and provided love and support through this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, a Jack W. Redmond memorial fund has been established.

Online condolence for Jack’s family may be left at www.tristatecremationcenter.com