John “Jack” Rawson, 82, of Pierson, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Kingsley, with Father Michael Erpelding officiating and Deacon Jamie Sitzmann assisting. Burial will follow at Grand Meadow Cemetery, rural Washta. Graveside military honors will be conducted by American Legion-Nash Post 140 of Kingsley and Harrison Petersen American Legion Post 291 of Pierson. Visitation with family present will be from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, with a vigil prayer service at 7 p.m. at Kingsley Funeral Home & Monument in Kingsley, www.kingsleyfh.com.
John “Jack” William Rawson was born Jan. 30, 1944, in Kingsley, the son of Robert and Alma (Bashaw) Rawson. He attended Grand Meadow School through the eighth grade before attending Marcus High School, where he graduated in 1963. Following high school, Jack served in the Army National Guard.
On Dec. 28, 1974, Jack was united in marriage to Lorraine Vincent at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salix. The couple made their home in rural Pierson, where Jack farmed alongside his brother. Together, they raised crops and cattle, along with hogs and sheep at various times during their younger years. Lorraine passed away on March 8, 2006. On Sept. 3, 2026, Jack was united in marriage to Kathy “Scooter” Kindig.
Jack was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Kingsley and an active member of the American Legion Nash Post 140 of Kingsley.
Throughout his life, Jack enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards and golfing. In his younger years, he especially enjoyed coyote and pheasant hunting with his friends. Jack was always up for a good card game, especially euchre, his favorite. He also enjoyed spending time on the golf course and continued playing whenever his health allowed. People loved playing with him in tournaments because of his strong short game.
Jack also had a love for traveling and enjoyed many adventures throughout his life. In 1962, he traveled with his brother and several cousins to Seattle World’s Fair, where the Space Needle just opened. Over the years, he made numerous trips to the Black Hills and enjoyed fishing trips throughout the Dakotas and Minnesota. More recently, Jack attended the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes, and this past summer, he traveled to Detroit to watch the Tigers take on the New York Yankees.
Above all, Jack enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. During the summer months, he and Scooter spent nearly every weekend at their camper in Okoboji, surrounded by good friends and making lasting memories.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Kathy “Scooter” Rawson; daughter Laura (Mike) Staab of Marcus; son Aaron (Lauren) Rawson of Urbandale; stepdaughter Tiffany Collins of Pierson; grandchildren: Brett, Clint, Hailey and Luke Staab; and Jack and Jenna Rawson; step-grandchildren: Ava, Landen and Rae Collins; twin brother Jerry (Connie) Rawson of Kingsley; sisters: Dorothy Ann Nachazel of Bowie, Md.; Mary Lou Rawson of Talent, Ore.; Bonnie (Bob) Frederickson of Pahrump, Nev.; Roberta (Mike) Feriancek of Prior Lake, Minn.; and Margaret Rawson of Minneapolis, Minn.; brother-in-law Ronnie Fischer of Hinton; sister-in-law Elaine (Kevin) Dailey; along with many cherished nieces and nephews.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Alma Rawson; his first wife Lorraine Rawson; his step-mother Marsaline; his parents-in-law, Lawrence “Sam” and Helen (LaRose) Vincent; his sister Sylvia Fischer; brothers-in-law, Dale Nachazel and Bob Frederickson; sister-in-law Lucille Faulkner; and step-grandson Kegan Collins.
Casket bearers will be Brett Staab, Clint Staab, Luke Staab, Shane Rawson, Kevin Fischer, Cody Dailey. Honorary bearers will be Jack Rawson.Mark Kuchel, Jeff Addison, Arlen Seablom, Marty Poston, Landen Collins, Pat Schooley, Chris Schooley, Barry Thompson.
In Lieu of gifts and flowers please direct memorials to: Kirby Place at the Walsh Family Village, 801 E 23rd Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57105; American Legion Nash Post 140 of Kingsley, P. O. Box 46, Kingsley, IA 51028; Brookside Golf Course for a memorial in Jack’s name in the future, 101 IA-140 S, Kingsley, IA 51028.
