Garland "Jack" A. Belling

Garland “Jack” A. Belling, 88, of Fond du Lac, went to be with the Lord, on January 27, 2017, passing away peacefully, at St. Agnes Hospital, with his son, Greg, at his side.Jack was born on the family farm, in the Town of Lomira, on May 10, 1928. He was the oldest of five children of the late Edwin and Ida (Zingler) Belling. On August 27, 1960, Jack was united in marriage to Sherry Messerschmidt at Peace Lutheran Church in Rosendale.Jack enjoyed working with his hands and worked as a mechanic for the City of Fond du Lac for over 30 years. He worked on large equipment, fire trucks, and police cars. Jack had a passion for cars and spent countless hours helping family, friends, and neighbors with their vehicles. He was never far from a wrench. Jack was a long time member of Immanuel-Trinity Lutheran Church of Fond du Lac. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his four granddaughters. Early in his retirement, Jack and Sherry would help “shuttle” the girls to school and their many activities, as well as spending time babysitting.As Jack aged, he enjoyed spending time with family over meals. He loved coffee. He really enjoyed it when his granddaughters joined him, with his son for breakfast on the weekends. Often times when out to breakfast, friends would share their stories, memories, and experiences about Jack with his family.Survivors include his wife, Sherry of Fond du Lac; his son, Greg (Rita) Belling of Fond du Lac; his four granddaughters: Emily, Erin, Elyssa, and Erica Belling; two sisters: Shirley (Wilmer) Wellhoefer and Audrey Belling, both of Mayville; his brother, Gordon (Betty Jane) Belling of the Town of Lomira; his sister-in-law, Karen Crook of Markesan, and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his brother, Fremont; his in-laws, Fred and Lucille Messerschmidt; and his brother in law, Roy Crook.VISITATION: Jack’s family will greet relatives and friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2017, at Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 31 East Division Street, Fond du Lac, and from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2017, at Immanuel-Trinity Lutheran Church, 20 Wisconsin American Drive, Fond du Lac.SERVICE: The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2017, at Immanuel-Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Tom Meyer officiating. Burial will follow in Estabrooks Cemetery.Special thanks to the caring staff of St Agnes Hospital, the responding paramedic team, and to a good family friend, Deb and Dan of Community Alternatives.

Garland "Jack" A. Belling

May 10, 1928 - February 3, 2017