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Jack G. Fuller, Jr.

Jack Fuller, 96, of West Grove, Pennsylvania died on December 17, 2019. Born in Fort Lewis, Washington of a military family, Jack grew up all over the world. This contributed to his sense of adventure and his view of change and new places as opportunities. His gratitude for life inspires his large circle of family and friends.

Jack graduated from Shattuck Military Preparatory School. In 1943, he left Dickinson and joined the army as a buck private and went overseas to Hawaii where he served as an instructor retraining American soldiers who had been imprisoned for various crimes. They were offered an honorable discharge if they served in combat. Jack was sent back to Fort Benning for Officer Candidate School. He went overseas again in August 1945. He obtained his Bachelor of Science from Dickinson College after serving as a First Lieutenant in the 8th Cavalry on occupation duty in Tokyo at the end of World War II. He continued his postgraduate studies in high polymer chemistry at the University of Delaware. Jack served on the Board of Trustees of Shattuck St. Mary’s School, Faribault, Minnesota.

He began his career in the early plastics industry, eventually rising to be President of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He founded Polymer Machinery Corporation importing, manufacturing, and selling plastics molding machinery. In addition, he started Molding Systems Inc. which developed methods for grinding up and reusing recycled plastics.

Jack married his college sweetheart Nancy Tatnall in 1945. Together they had five children, Jack, Margaret, Pamela, Joellen, and Charlotte. He is survived by his wife, five children and seven grandchildren. Jack’s dreams led us to many adventures, which made us who we are.

Memorial Contributions can be made to Penn Medicine Hospice at Chester County (400 East Marshall Street, West Chester, PA 19380) or the charity of your choice.

Funeral Services

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2019 from 1 to 3 P.M. in the Delaware Room of the Alison Building at Jenners Pond, West Grove, Pennsylvania.

Condolences

    Susan Gaston lit a candle and writes,
    Sorry to hear about thrashing of such a fine man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
    12/19/2019 06:10 pm
    Ellen Malphrus and Andy Fishkind lit a candle and writes,
    We're sending big love from Cooper Island, along with tender prayers for Jack's smooth crossing.
    12/20/2019 01:43 pm
    Keven and G lit a candle and writes,
    Our deepest sympathy on the passing of such a wonderful man. We will miss his positive spirit and firm hand shake. His memory will forever be in our hearts.
    12/20/2019 02:28 pm
    Maribeth and Tom Ejk lit a candle and writes,
    A great man and a great family, our deepest condolances. Jack you will be deeply missed.
    12/20/2019 03:59 pm
    Maribeth Venezia and Tom Ejk lit a candle and writes,
    Our deepest condolences to the family. Jack was a great man with whom we enjoyed many happy and fun times. He will be greatly missed.
    12/20/2019 04:05 pm
    Dan lit a candle and writes,
    A remarkable man with an equally remarkable, loving and wonderful family. I am honored to have known him for even a brief time. May his memory be a blessing to all.
    12/24/2019 08:58 am
    Dan Klein lit a candle and writes,
    A remarkable man who imbued his family with love, strength, creativity, wisdom and a keen sense of enjoyment. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew him.
    12/24/2019 02:33 pm
    Uma lit a candle and writes,
    My sincere condolences. I only spent time with him on two occasions at the lake in Maine but what a lovely man. I am grateful to have had the opportunity. RIP Uma 🙏🏽❤️
    12/24/2019 03:08 pm
    Ted & Kathleen Halloran writes,
    A great influence and a great loss. Sail on Uncle Foo!
    12/27/2019 10:05 am
    Shirlee L. Laskarzewski writes,
    Remembering your dad from the days when I worked at Polymer Machinery Corp. in Berlin, CT. My husband, John, and I stayed with some of you girls in Cheshire when your folks were away in the winter of ‘73 or ‘74. Our condolences go to his lovely family, albeit belatedly. I’d love to know how Nancy is doing these days. shirleelaz@gmail.com
    10/11/2020 11:31 am

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