June 21, 1945 - September 24, 2017
John “Jack” Fredrick Cummings,
On September 24, 2017, Jack Cummings, Age 72, passed away at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. He was a resident of Minneapolis and Lake Shore, MN.
Survived by wife, Dianne Cummings; children, Tracy (Jeremy) Lofgren, Jim Cummings and Elly Cummings; grandchildren, Blake Lofgren, Brandon Lofgren, Logan Lofgren, Rausie Cummings and James Cummings; sister-in-law, Beth Cummings; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Margaret and Fredrick, daughter, Rausie Cummings; and brother, Harry Cummings.
Jack had a passion for the outdoors. He enjoyed spending time at his cabin with his family (his favorite place on earth), cooking, playing his air guitar, fishing on one of the many lakes in MN, and hunting with his lifelong friends at Skime or wherever else their adventures took them.
Jack was a graduate of Richfield High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Mankato State University. Jack enjoyed a career as a licensed Real Estate Agent for over 35 years.
He was loved and respected by all who knew him. He will be remembered most for his warm smile and sense of humor.
The family would like to thank Jack’s Mayo Clinic Team for the extraordinary care provided to him.
Memorials preferred to Rochester Mayo Clinic, Multiple Myeloma Research.
Mayo Clinic Department of Development
Attn: Multiple Myeloma Research
200 1st Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905
For questions regarding donations, please call: 1-507-284-8540
Celebration of Life
Friday, September 29, 2017
11:00AM
Visitation 1 hour prior
St. Hedwig's Catholic Church
129 29th Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
Interment
Private interment
Lakewood Cemetery
3600 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Jack fought a good fight! He was so positive even to the end. I will miss you, my friend. Dianne and Elly, what strong women you are. I’m still praying for you as you go through this sad time. My condolences to all the family. Jack was a good man. Love, Beth
You will be missed! We had some great Thanksgivings together. Those memories will love on. My prayers are with Diane and the rest of the family. You were one of the best Jaker!
You will be missed! We had some great Thanksgivings together. You were one of the friendliest guys I’ve ever known. Such a caring person, and funny. Those memories will live on. My prayers are with Diane and the rest of the family. You were one of the best Jaker!
Jack was a close friend and confidante for many years. He was a man that everyone thinks of as their pal. He will be missed by many.
Prayers for comfort to your family. Jack was my realtor. I met him while house shopping with a girlfriend of mine. We were both single parents and of course when I needed a to sell my house, I called Jack. He took me under his wing and when I really really wanted to buy that antique barn house with the original electrical wiring, he purposely drug his feet on putting in an offer for me. He said it’s too much house & a fixer upper for a single mom! He was right of course and found me the perfect little house! I bought & sold several houses with Jack guiding me and will always be forever grateful for his kindness & expertise.
In Yiddish there is a description for Jack….He was a real “Mensch”. It’s a term of endearment for a man who is above others in how he conducts himself. He was a true gentleman, a friend, willing to shoulder up next to someone in need. Jack was that guy. He was a blessing in my life; it was a privilege to know him.
Ellie, we are so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. There is never a good time to lose a loved one. Our prayers are with you.
Bill and Candy Clausen
Dianne and family, just as I think the tears have dried up………….here they come again! Jim and I are so very saddened by Jack’s passing. Jack will remain in our hearts forever; he leaves a space that won’t be filled. I was so LUCKY to have known and worked with such an amazing and caring person for 27 years! They don’t get better than Jack!
May you all be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.
Love, peace & strength,
Jim and Maryanne
Jack Jack Jack Jack Jack … For those that knew Jack they understand how blessed they are to have had him in their life. His infectious good humor and personality will allow for stories of him to be shared for years to come.
Jack was a special guy, he was loved by every one!! He always had a smile on his face and a real fighter. He never gave up the battle he was fighting so positive!! He lost that battle on Sunday night no more suffering for Jack. He is now in a better place and now God has him and I just bet Jack is talking with Him about all the cars he had over the years and also about his love for his Lake home!!! We will forever miss our Jack!!
Elly, I,m so sorry for the loss of your dad. Gods blessing on you and your family.
JoAnn and Harvey
Jack was filled with life . His contagious laugh and big heart was on display every time we met him. He loved being around people enjoying a glass of wine and good food. Most of all he loved Diane and his children and grandchildren. Although we know he is in a better place , we still will miss him.