Jack Quade

Born September 19, 1947, in Gary, Indiana, to Jack and Marie (Rolewicz) Quade, Jack was lovingly raised in Gary with an older sister and two younger brothers. He graduated from Andrean High School in 1965, where he was known for his athleticism and charm. He went on to Indiana University in Bloomington for an undergraduate degree followed by a doctoral degree in optometry. Jack kept a private practice in Buchanan, Michigan, before moving to Chicago to teach at the Illinois College of Optometry in the 1980s. In 1990, he took the opportunity to get back to one of the great loves of his life when he was offered a position at the School of Optometry at IU Bloomington. Jack powered through several major health crises and multiple related brain surgeries over the past 45 years, and surprised everyone by pulling through every time. He was considered by many to be a medical miracle. After his 12th brain surgery, he told everyone that his punch card was full, so he was going to be able to get the next one for free. Anyone who knew Jack couldn't help but love him, and his incorrigible sense of humor kept everyone around him laughing until the very end. Jack adored his parents, his daughter, IU, and the Cubs. His family takes great comfort in knowing that his father is waiting for him with open arms and a good joke on the other side. He is survived by his mother, Marie (Rolewicz) Quade, 95, of Valparaiso; one daughter, Melissa Quade, 45, of El Dorado Hills, CA; one grandson, Sawyer Quade Budig, 10, of El Dorado Hills, CA; sister Janet (Quade) McDermott, 73, of Merrillville, IN; brother Michael Quade, 68, of Tacoma, WA; brother Thomas (Janice) Quade, 65, of Roseville, MN; special companion Betty Templin,71, of Valparaiso, IN; niece Colleen McDermott, 49, of Merrillville, IN who constantly and lovingly oversaw his care for many years; and 9 other nieces and nephews, as well as countless extended family members and friends. Special thanks go to the entire staff at Life Care Center of Valparaiso for caring for Jack these past two years and to Dunes Hospice for their tireless compassion in his final days. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. on August 5, 2019 at St. Teresa of Avila, 1511 La Porte Ave,. Valparaiso. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack's name to Life Care Center of Valparaiso.

Jack Quade

September 19, 1947 - January 8, 2019