White Funeral Home
400 First Street West
Independence, Iowa 50644

Independence – Jack T. Umhoefer, 78 years old, of Independence, Iowa, died on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at the Buchanan County Health Center in Independence.  He was born on July 1, 1944, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of John Junior and Lucille Margaret (Norton) Umhoefer.  He graduated from high school in Independence.  During the Vietnam War he served in the U.S. Army.  Mr. Umhoefer was a repair specialist at John Deere in Waterloo before retiring.  He was known as a very detail-oriented worker.  He was a member of the U.A. W. Local #838.  Mr. Umhoefer enjoyed fishing for trout and catfish, discussing sports (University of Iowa and Iowa State University) and politics, and playing cards with his family.  He also was a stock car mechanic at the local races.  In later years he enjoyed watching “The Voice” on television.

Mr. Umhoefer is survived by his sister, Diane White of Independence and 2 nephews, Steve White of Winthrop, Iowa, and Curt White of Independence.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Umhoefer’s body was cremated, and no services are planned at this time.  His cremated remains will be buried in Wilson Cemetery in Independence.  On line condolences may be left at www.White-MtHope.com.

White Funeral Home of Independence is in charge of arrangements.