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John "Jack" Richard Rarick

Acworth, GA, USA

1955 - December 30, 2020

1955 - Dec 30, 2020

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Jack (John) Rarick passed peacefully and surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the age of 65 after a very sudden battle with cancer. He was born and raised in Muncie, IN until his family moved to Lansing, MI and ultimately, Grand Ledge, MI. He would then graduate from Grand Ledge High School (class of '73), where he played football (awarded All-State Linebacker), basketball and ran track for the Comets. After receiving his undergraduate and master's degrees in Elementary Education and Education Systems Development (respectively) from Michigan State University, Jack began his teaching career at Sycamore Elementary and then retired after the majority of 38+ years teaching ninth grade earth science. Simultaneously, he found continued success as the Assistant Head/ Offensive Line Coach for the Holt Rams Varsity Football Team and Head Coach for the Rams Track and Field Team.

Jack retired from Holt Public Schools in 2014 and continued to spread his wisdom and passion for teaching and coaching with cross-country travels to Washington state and ultimately, Acworth, GA. Jack touched the lives of everyone he came in contact with, whether in a classroom, on a field/track or just in friendship. He was loved and respected by all that knew him and he always had a story to share, advice to give, or just a hug at the right moment.

Jack is predeceased by his infant son, Thomas and his parents, Max (Dick) and Patsy Rarick. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Sue, sons, Daniel (Sara) and Alexander, and daughter, Abigail and was Papa Jack to three grandchildren, Colin, Jackson and Gabby. A Celebration of Life, laughter and sharing of the many "Jack" stories will be celebrated in Holt as soon as it is safe to hug and share without socially distancing.

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