JACK H. KAIN, 93, a longtime resident of Port Charlotte, Florida died October 1, 2013 and is now resting in peace after a lengthy battle with dementia. Jack’s beloved wife of 47 years, Mary was by his side at the end. He was born July 7, 1920 in Marathon, Ohio, graduated from high school in…
Continue ReadingJACK H. KAIN, 93, a longtime resident of Port Charlotte, Florida died October 1, 2013 and is now resting in peace after a lengthy battle with dementia. Jack’s beloved wife of 47 years, Mary was by his side at the end.
He was born July 7, 1920 in Marathon, Ohio, graduated from high school in 1938 from the Ohio Soldier’s and Sailor’s Orphan Home in Xenia, Ohio. He joined the United States Army during World War II and served in France with the Topographic Division. Following the war, he made his home in Dayton, Ohio, where he met Mary.
Jack had a wide variety of interests. He was a champion sharpshooter, winning many trophies through his skill with a .22 target rifle. He played saxophone and enjoyed ballroom dancing. Jack and Mary eventually moved to Port Charlotte where they enjoyed a wide circle of friends. He was an agent for Nationwide Insurance Company until his retirement.
He is survived by his loving family, his wife, Mary Kain; sons, Ronald Kain of Naples, Florida and Steven (Debra) Rotroff of Terrell, Texas; a daughter, Shelly Kain of Cody, Wyoming; a daughter-in-law, Maggie Kain of Manassas Park, VA; a son-in-law, Jim Ellinger of Aurora, CO; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Jack is preceded in death by a son, James Kain and a daughter, Tami Ellinger.
Private interment will be held at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Port Charlotte, Florida. Those wishing to leave a tribute may donate to a charity of their choice. Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to sign the memory book and extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.
Steve Rotroff
left a message on October 5, 2014:
I'm still missing you Jack!
Thank you for all you did for me and for what you still do for me.
I talk to you all the time.
Love,
Steve
Shelly
left a message on October 1, 2014:
Thinking of you, Dad, and I see that Debbie posted something really sweet. You are loved by so many. I just got off the phone with Mary, and read Debbie's sweet message to her, and also read her own message from last year to her.
Today is Melinda's 31st birthday. We wish Tami was here with us so that she could give Melinda a birthday hug, but at least she is with you. Pinch her knee for me, if things like that can happen. I miss you and Tami and Jimmy so much. I will honor your memory all my years.
Love,
Your Little One
Debra Rotroff
left a message on September 30, 2014:
Dear Jack,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the peace of Our Father surround you for all eternity.
Love,
Debbie
Mary Kain
left a message on October 16, 2013:
I feel so blessed for the love Jack brought into my life. His love for me, as my husband, the love and affection of his relatives, the love and respect of his children and even unto his grandchildren, has made my life complete.
I'm so thankful for the love and guidance he gave so unsparingly to my son, Steven.
He was a good and faithful husband, and I am so grateful for the 47 years we had together.
I trust he is resting in the loving arms of his family, who have been waiting for him.
Your loving wife,
Mary
Shelly Kain
left a message on October 11, 2013:
Dear Dad,
When I was little, you read me the funnies. When I was a teen, you read me the riot act. When I fell on hard times, you read my mind.
Some of my favorite memories of you include chewing on peppermint Live Savers on long car rides when I was about four years old. You would blow a puff of air to “make the light turn green”. I thought you were magic. When I grew older, I would watch you repair something and I still thought you were magic, but in a different way. I had begun to see you for the whole person you were and I developed a deep appreciation for all you had overcome to be the moral and ethical man who I then came to know not only as my father, but also the person who contributed to your community and our country.
Continued...
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Shelly Kain
left a message on October 11, 2013:
Continued...
The most important message I received from you was that you loved me. The most important lesson I learned from you was “Can’t never tried”. You taught me this not only in words, but by example. I have lived by this lesson and am passing it on to my daughter. You would be so proud of her. She is yet another Kain who does not give up!
Dad, you would love to see how much Alicia loves her Grandma Mary. In Mary, you chose not only a wonderful wife, but a woman who loves me (and Tami) the way the best of mothers love their daughters. Without Mary, there are times when I would have been a lost soul. I don’t know who I would have become without her, but I never would have been my best … and I never would have laughed so hard!
I treasure my memories of all of us in Ohio and in Florida. Tami, Mary, and I had you outnumbered and we razzed you a lot but you were a good sport. I will never forget the excitement of discovering new places in the Winnebago, and my memories of good times at beaches are boundless. For that and so much more, I sincerely thank you.
Dad, I will hold you in my heart forever and I will picture you, Tami, and Jimmy near a shore somewhere in some place where my journey will take me sometime.
Your “little one”,
Shelly
Bevin Christen
left a message on October 7, 2013:
I only visited with Jack a handful of times, but I remember one instance the most. He was recalling his days in France during the war. He was so interesting to listen to and I could see the twinkle in his eyes and his voice swelling with pride as he recalled his service to his country. I am glad I got to know him if only for a little while and my heart really goes out to his family, especially his beautiful, loving wife Mary and his son Steve. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. May you rest in peace, Jack.
Steve Rotroff
left a message on October 6, 2013:
Jack and I started our relationship butting heads. At just thirteen I was a rebellious teenager, having trouble coping with life. Jack took it upon himself to try to “straighten me out”. At first I didn’t listen or try to do anything he asked. As time went by, I realized that he was right about the values and ethics that he was trying to instill in me. Jack firmly believed in what he taught and most importantly, Jack actually practiced what he preached!
As the years went by I was able to embrace his teachings as well as I could. When I have a big decision to make I almost always ask two questions, what would God want me to do and what would Jack say to do. As a result, I have had a fairly successful life and career.
I lost my biological father at twenty years of age. Over the years Jack cared for me and helped me many times. I grew to love Jack as a father and I will miss his presence dearly, he will always be in my thoughts and in my heart.
Steve Rotroff
Mike Cullen
left a message on October 6, 2013:
Deepest condolences. Janelle and I are keeping Jack and family in our prayers. I especially enjoyed hanging out with Jack when he ran the little music shop at the flea market. I especially remember the huge grin Jimmy and I received from jack when we took him for a ride in my antique Lincoln many years ago. Again, condolences, you are all in our prayers
Debra Rotroff
left a message on October 5, 2013:
Jack sure did love strawberries . He especially liked strawberry shortcake!
He is missed greatly by his family.
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Steve Rotroff
left a message on October 5, 2014:
I'm still missing you Jack!
Thank you for all you did for me and for what you still do for me.
I talk to you all the time.
Love,
Steve
Shelly
left a message on October 1, 2014:
Thinking of you, Dad, and I see that Debbie posted something really sweet. You are loved by so many. I just got off the phone with Mary, and read Debbie's sweet message to her, and also read her own message from last year to her.
Today is Melinda's 31st birthday. We wish Tami was here with us so that she could give Melinda a birthday hug, but at least she is with you. Pinch her knee for me, if things like that can happen. I miss you and Tami and Jimmy so much. I will honor your memory all my years.
Love,
Your Little One
Debra Rotroff
left a message on September 30, 2014:
Dear Jack,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the peace of Our Father surround you for all eternity.
Love,
Debbie
Mary Kain
left a message on October 16, 2013:
I feel so blessed for the love Jack brought into my life. His love for me, as my husband, the love and affection of his relatives, the love and respect of his children and even unto his grandchildren, has made my life complete.
I'm so thankful for the love and guidance he gave so unsparingly to my son, Steven.
He was a good and faithful husband, and I am so grateful for the 47 years we had together.
I trust he is resting in the loving arms of his family, who have been waiting for him.
Your loving wife,
Mary
Shelly Kain
left a message on October 11, 2013:
Dear Dad,
When I was little, you read me the funnies. When I was a teen, you read me the riot act. When I fell on hard times, you read my mind.
Some of my favorite memories of you include chewing on peppermint Live Savers on long car rides when I was about four years old. You would blow a puff of air to “make the light turn green”. I thought you were magic. When I grew older, I would watch you repair something and I still thought you were magic, but in a different way. I had begun to see you for the whole person you were and I developed a deep appreciation for all you had overcome to be the moral and ethical man who I then came to know not only as my father, but also the person who contributed to your community and our country.
Continued...
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Shelly Kain
left a message on October 11, 2013:
Continued...
The most important message I received from you was that you loved me. The most important lesson I learned from you was “Can’t never tried”. You taught me this not only in words, but by example. I have lived by this lesson and am passing it on to my daughter. You would be so proud of her. She is yet another Kain who does not give up!
Dad, you would love to see how much Alicia loves her Grandma Mary. In Mary, you chose not only a wonderful wife, but a woman who loves me (and Tami) the way the best of mothers love their daughters. Without Mary, there are times when I would have been a lost soul. I don’t know who I would have become without her, but I never would have been my best … and I never would have laughed so hard!
I treasure my memories of all of us in Ohio and in Florida. Tami, Mary, and I had you outnumbered and we razzed you a lot but you were a good sport. I will never forget the excitement of discovering new places in the Winnebago, and my memories of good times at beaches are boundless. For that and so much more, I sincerely thank you.
Dad, I will hold you in my heart forever and I will picture you, Tami, and Jimmy near a shore somewhere in some place where my journey will take me sometime.
Your “little one”,
Shelly
Bevin Christen
left a message on October 7, 2013:
I only visited with Jack a handful of times, but I remember one instance the most. He was recalling his days in France during the war. He was so interesting to listen to and I could see the twinkle in his eyes and his voice swelling with pride as he recalled his service to his country. I am glad I got to know him if only for a little while and my heart really goes out to his family, especially his beautiful, loving wife Mary and his son Steve. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. May you rest in peace, Jack.
Steve Rotroff
left a message on October 6, 2013:
Jack and I started our relationship butting heads. At just thirteen I was a rebellious teenager, having trouble coping with life. Jack took it upon himself to try to “straighten me out”. At first I didn’t listen or try to do anything he asked. As time went by, I realized that he was right about the values and ethics that he was trying to instill in me. Jack firmly believed in what he taught and most importantly, Jack actually practiced what he preached!
As the years went by I was able to embrace his teachings as well as I could. When I have a big decision to make I almost always ask two questions, what would God want me to do and what would Jack say to do. As a result, I have had a fairly successful life and career.
I lost my biological father at twenty years of age. Over the years Jack cared for me and helped me many times. I grew to love Jack as a father and I will miss his presence dearly, he will always be in my thoughts and in my heart.
Steve Rotroff
Mike Cullen
left a message on October 6, 2013:
Deepest condolences. Janelle and I are keeping Jack and family in our prayers. I especially enjoyed hanging out with Jack when he ran the little music shop at the flea market. I especially remember the huge grin Jimmy and I received from jack when we took him for a ride in my antique Lincoln many years ago. Again, condolences, you are all in our prayers
Debra Rotroff
left a message on October 5, 2013:
Jack sure did love strawberries . He especially liked strawberry shortcake!
He is missed greatly by his family.
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