ELMWOOD PARK: John “Jack” Joseph Navin, age 81, passed away at Hospice Alliance in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, on October 10, 2026. Jack was born in Coldwater, Ohio on March 1, 1945, to Lucille and Eugene Navin. Jack is survived by his wife, Carol Navin, his children: Dan Navin, Nicole Navin and Kathryn Navin; his step-children: Christopher Kluchki, Suzanne Dalson, and Roger Kluchki; his grandchild, Siena; his step-grandchildren: Ryan, Colin, Kyle, Nolan, Alex, Gabby, Adam, Isabel, Walker and Olivia; brother and sisters: Thomas, Janice, Bernard “Bud”, Sue, and Carol, and many more nieces, nephews and family and friends.

Jack graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in Kenosha in 1963 and later the University of Wisconsin - Parkside in 1974. He was a member of the Wisconsin Air National Guard for 9 years.

Jack worked for 50 years for SC Johnson and Son in Racine, Wisconsin in Research and Development and Johnson Diversey before retiring at the age of 70. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus of Racine and attended St. Leo’s church in Racine. He enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling with his wife, Carol, and driving his classic AMC AMX sports car.

A visitation will be held at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home (4600 County Line Road, Mount Pleasant, WI 53403) on Thursday, October 22nd, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. An additional visitation will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (1501 172nd Ave, Union Grove, WI 53182) on Friday, October 23rd at 9:30 AM, followed by Mass at 10:00 AM, with interment immediately following. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Leo the Great.