Jack Lee Bloom

Jack Lee Bloom, age 93, lifelong resident of Swanton, Ohio, passed away Sunday morning, February 1, 2026, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Ebeid Residence in Sylvania. He was born on July 8, 1932 in Swanton to Floyd and Minnie Opal (Girdham) Bloom.

Jack was proud to serve his country as a veteran of the United States Air Force and was an active member of the Swanton American Legion Post #479. Following his military service, he had a successful career as a Contractor and Supervisor for AC&S, where his skills and knowledge were respected and valued.

Jack was a 1950 graduate of Swanton High School, where he excelled in basketball, football and baseball. He was a member of the first class to be inducted into the Swanton Athletic Hall of Fame. Jack was a founding member and past president of the Swanton Athletic Boosters. He continued being active traveling and playing in several softball tournaments – even winning state title. At the age of 50, he switched over to the game of golf. He enjoyed being part of the Valleywood Golf Club and the Swanton Elks. Jack’s love for sports was a testament to his lively personality and sense of humor, traits that stand out to all who loved and knew him.

On January 12, 1956, Jack married his beloved wife, Beverly Howard. Their union, blessed with the joy of family, lasted for 70 remarkable years. They loved traveling and spending winters in Florida. Together, they raised their daughter, Teri (Frank) Onweller, and sons, Tim (Kris) Bloom, Mike (Nancy) Bloom, and Steve (Tammy) Bloom. Jack took great pride being a grandfather to Alaina (Chase) Roberts, Kaylee (Brent) Brinkman, Paige (Mike) Mangotic, Julie (Rob) Scholl, Selena (Morgan) Becker, Tommy (Teri) Bloom, Cody (Kayla) Bloom, Carrie (Matt) Shepherd, Shane (Victoria) Bloom, Liam (Jami) Bloom, Zach (Lexi) Bloom and Lucas Bloom; 21 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren; and an uncle to his many nieces and nephews.

Jack is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Minnie Bloom, his siblings Kenneth, Vernon, Junior, and Ronald Bloom, as well as his sisters Opal Strong, Thelma Wittenburg, Betty Black, and Rae Donna Sheets.

Family and friends may visit, Wednesday, February 4th from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Weigel Funeral Home in Swanton, where services celebrating Jack’s life will begin at 7:00 pm. Graveside Military Honors will be held Thursday February 5th at 11:00 am at Swanton Cemetery on Centerville Road.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Swanton Athletic Boosters or Hospice of Northwest Ohio.