Seventh Generation

100. Jack OGLANDER⁶¹ was born on 19 November 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He died on 7 January 2021 at the age of 71 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.⁶¹ Jack Edward Oglander
11/19/1949 – 1/7/2021
Jack was a kind, gentle, and thoughtful person who made a lasting impression on countless people through his patience, wisdom, and his ability to find joy and see beauty wherever he went. 

Jack grew up in University City and Creve Coeur and graduated from Clayton High School. He studied at Syracuse University and then Washington University before setting out on a journey across the country and around the world seeking greater understanding not available in the academic realm. After searching far and wide, Jack found his way home to St. Louis where he completed his studies at WashU and earned a degree in Linguistics.
For nearly twenty years, Jack worked at Commercial Letter, Inc., part of the third generation in the family-run printing and advertising company; he also served a term as President of the Printing Industries of St. Louis. Jack was an active member of Central Reform Congregation and served as President of CRC’s Board of Directors; his work at CRC included helping with the planning and development of the synagogue building. After retiring from Commercial Letter, Jack and his wife Vicki established and operated Flower Hill Farm in Beaufort, Missouri.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Doris (Fleischer) Oglander, brother-in-law Arthur Rade, and daughter Alea Light. He is survived by his wife Vicki Lander, children Tali Light (Jeff Shafer), Torah Oglander (Miky Lai), and Matthew Oglander (Emunah Edinburgh), siblings Wendy Brill Rade (Bill Ragusa), Barbara (Stephen) Rennard, Joe (Ann Schuyler) Oglander and Amy (Ken) Wartman, grandchildren Levi, Isaac, Linah, Micah, and Leiah, and many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives, and dear friends.

Living (private).

Living (private).

Jack OGLANDER and Living had the following children: