Jack Duprey  June 11, 1938  -  July 20,1995
"If you want to hoot with the Owl you better be able to soar with the Eagle".

This was a saying Jack would use with his sons. This is how Jack coached his players. This is how Jack lived his life.  You can have fun, but be ready to work hard to soar to the top.  Jack was a high school All-American football payer from Wisconsin. Jack turned down scholarships to play college football opting to enter the Army. Jack retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 after serving 26 years. Jack severed two tours of duty in Vietnam. His actions during the Vietnam War earned him several medals, including two Purple Hearts, two Silver Stars, one Bronze Star, and two Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry one with Bronze Star and one with Palm. After retiring Jack served his community by working as a Lacey Police Reserve Officer, Tenino Police Officer, and Thurston County Sheriff Deputy. Jack coached football for over ten years touching the lives of not only players but coaches he worked with. Jack was a mentor, friend, and is a role model for those that knew and miss him.