Jack Confer, 80 of Lakeville, MN passed away at Methodist Hospital February 7, 2016. Preceded in death by his parents Carlyle and Lois (Rahorn) Confer and two sisters Donna (Vernon) Lobdell and Janice Confer and great-granddaughter Harper Elizabeth Folgate.

Jack owned and operated Confer Chevrolet Sales in Lena, Illinois for 50 years retiring to Lakeville in 2007. Spending most of his life in Lena, he graduated from Lena High School, served two years with the US Army. Married the love of his life Marilyn Thomasson in 1957. During this time was a member of the Lena Lions Club and the Masonic Lodge. Served on the Lena Park District Board, Lena State Bank Board and the board of Malcolm Eaton Enterprises. Retired to Lakeville, MN in 2007 and began a retirement job with P&L Auto Service, delivering vehicles in and around the Twin Cities. He knew all the good burger places and the dealerships that had fresh coffee and popcorn.

He enjoyed all the travels in his RV throughout the lower 48 states and outside destinations to Alaska, Hawaii and Canada and International countries. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan and enjoyed his years with the "Depot Gang" and his train collection. Spent his winter break in SW Florida on the Gulf. He was a Charter Member of Lena Evangelical Church, serving in many ways. Always supported and encouraged his wife in all her ministry ventures.

He was a very caring and supportive husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marilyn; daughter, Cara and her husband Jeff Auge and their children, Jonathan and special friend Erica, and Justin; sons, Scott and wife Ruth Confer and their children, Jennifer and her husband Joel Folgate and their children Emmerson, Alton, Holden, and Kellan; Matthew and his wife Abbey Confer and their children Wesley and Willow; Kim Confer and her children Alaina and Vander Knoll; son Troy and his wife Karen and his children Leslie and her husband Clint Bertram and their children Nathan, Andrew, and Caleb; and Corrie Confer.

Funeral Service Saturday February 13 at 10:30 AM at the Lena United Methodist Church in Lena with interment in Lena Burial Park followed by lunch at the Lena Fire Department. Visitation for family and friends will be on Friday February 12, from 4:00-8:00 PM at the Leamon funeral home in Lena. Preferred memorials to Malcolm Eaton Enterprises and Adult and Teen Challenge or the charity of the donor's choice.