Jack Alles

Jack J Alles, 89, formerly of Worden, died Dec. 14, 2020.

He was born June 5, 1931, in Forsyth to Emanuel and Margaret Alles. He grew up on a farm near Pompeys Pillar. He graduated from Huntley Project High School in 1950. He was active in football, basketball and FFA.

After graduating high school, he served in the U.S. Navy and attended Montana State University in Bozeman where he earned a degree in agricultural education.

In 1955, he met Bette Awbery on a blind date. They were married on Aug. 13, 1955. From this marriage, they had three girls, Jackie, Kelli and Lori.

After many adventures in teaching and banking, he returned to the Huntley Project and bought Mid Valley Lumber Company, where he earned the nickname “Jack of all Trades.”

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bette; and sisters, Margie, Betty Ann and Patricia.

He is survived by his daughters, Jackie Vandeberg, Kelli Vine and Lori Grusing; seven grandsons; brother, Ron; and three great-grandchildren.

A service will be held at a later date.