Jackie C. McClain

Jackie C. McClain, 68, of Norfolk, NE, passed away at his home in Norfolk surrounded by his family on April 10, 2025. The visitation will be held on Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Munderloh–Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE. A graveside service will be held in the Evergreen Cemetery in Walthill, NE, on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh–Smith Funeral Home in Pender.

Jack was born on July 24, 1956, in Oakland, NE, the son of James and Peggy (Woten) McClain. For many years, Jack worked at Affiliated Foods in Norfolk and David Joseph in Norfolk. He was united in marriage to Heather Goree in Lyons, NE, on October 9, 2004. He loved fishing, hunting, and being outdoors. He loved taking care of his lawn and took great pride in it. He loved to joke around and tease people. No matter where he went, Jack always seem to know someone or make new friends. Most of all, Jack loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Heather McClain of Norfolk, NE; son, Travis (Kristen) McClain of Norfolk, and their children, Xander, Lila, Jackson and Zane; daughter, Kendra Stevens of Olathe, KS, and her children, Jaiden, Baya, Gray, and Oliver; daughter, Kaitlyn Maertins of Norfolk, and her children, Sophia, Makinlee, Brantley, Daxx, Laynee, and Asher; sisters, Michelle Davis, GayLynn McClain, Lori Moody; brother, Scott (Tina) McClain; and his former wife, Kathy McClain.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, James and Peggy; brothers, Arthur McClain and Jimmy McClain.