Jack William Pieschl, 71, of Belton, Missouri, was born, December 22, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Jack W., Sr., and Rose A. (Reno) Pieschl. He departed this life, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at the Kansas City Hospice House surrounded with love and family.
Jack was a 1967 Shawnee Mission East High School graduate.
On October 16, 1968, he was united in marriage to Joyce Ann Hickey in Overland Park, Kansas.
Jack was a professional fisherman and fishing guide for the majority of his life, guiding for The Lodge of the Four Seasons and later went on to start Direct Link Promotions with his wife Joyce, all near Sunrise Beach, Missouri. He was a member of several area B.A.S.S. Clubs including the B.C.A. (Bass Catchers Association), and the Lake of the Ozarks Bass Club with whom he served as president. He was also a member o f the Sunrise Beach Chamber of Commerce. Besides fishing he enjoyed watching Westerns, American Pickers, and was an avid Chiefs and Royals fan. Jack loved popcorn, traveling, a big ol’ steak at RC’s or Jess and Jim’s, grilling out and a good cherry lime aide. He enjoyed shopping for gem stones, admiring corvettes, being on the water, teasing people and telling a good story. His sense of humor will be missed by all.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife Joyce of Belton; three daughters, Kindra (and David) Boyd of Raymore, Missouri, Cristee (and Robert) Pieschl-Hodgson of Belton, and Dana (and Mark) Krasne of Stilwell, Kansas; six grandchildren, Alex Boyd of Denver, Colorado, Zac Boyd of Raymore, Aiden Pieschl-Hodgson of Belton, Bryce Pieschl-Hodgson of Belton, Hadley Krasne of Stilwell, and Carter Krasne of Stilwell; two brothers, Stephen (and Carol) Pieschl of Stilwell, and James Pieschl of Sunrise Beach; as well as many other close family friends and relatives.
Cremation has been accorded.
A celebration of Jack’s life was held August 10th, 2019 at R.C.’s Back Door Bar & Grill 330 E. 135th Street Kansas City, Missouri, starting at 6:00 pm.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the D.A.V.-Disabled American Veterans and may be sent in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.stanleydickeyfuneralhome.com
Arrangements: Stanley-Dickey Funeral Home, 203 N. Armstrong St., Pleasant Hill, Missouri 64080 (816) 540-5550