Jack E. Schaap, 82, of Sheboygan passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife by his side on Friday, April 17, 2026.
He was born in Plymouth on September 3, 1943, to the late John and Arlen (Widder) Schaap. On September 5, 1964, Jack was united in marriage to Penny Grube at Wesley Methodist Church. Jack was employed at Kohler Company for many years and retired from Fresh Brands Piggly Wiggly after 27 years, in 2005. He was a member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ.
Jack enjoyed hunting and fishing, but golf definitely being his favorite. Over the years, Jack’s happy place was the golf course, he and Penny enjoyed many rounds of golf with family and friends. After retirement, Jack worked one year at Blackwolf Run and then was the starter at The Bull for 15 years. He met many interesting people from all over the world that came to play there.
One of the joys in his life was attending the many activities of his children from early childhood through adulthood. Whenever the boys needed help, he was there and enjoyed every minute of making memories with them, especially his grandchildren. What Jack really looked forward to was the winter months spent in Florida playing golf with his friends.
Jack is survived by his wife, Penny; sons, Timothy (Dr. Jennifer Hamilton) Schaap and Todd (Carmen) Schaap and their children, Perry Cooper and Jordan (Sammantha) Cooper; great-grandchildren, Maxwell and Apple Cooper and Adelaide and Jordan Jr. Cooper; sister, MaryAnn Berth; nieces, nephews, other friends and family.
Along with his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his in-laws, August (Ida) Grube; brother and sisters-in-laws, Allen Berth, Duwane (Alyda) Grube, Pat (John) Lubbers, Sharon (John) Strak and Renee (Peter) Binder; along with three nephews and two nieces.
A Memorial Service for Jack Schaap will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 12:30 PM at Ebenezer United Church of Christ, 3215 Saemann Ave in Sheboygan, with Rev. Lorri Steward officiating. Family will greet visitors at the church on Friday from 10:30 AM until the time of the service. Jack will be inurned at the Gardens of Peace Mausoleum in Kohler.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials in Jacks name be sent to Ebenezer UCC, 3215 Saemann Ave. in Sheboygan, the Sheboygan County Care Fund, 1621 N Taylor Dr. in Sheboygan, or Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice, W2850 State Rd 28 in Sheboygan Falls.
The family would like to thank Dr. Bettag and his staff and the entire staff at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice for the excellent care shown to Jack.
To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.ballhornchapels.com
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