Obituary
Alan Duane Jackson
Alan Duane Jackson
Alan (“Al”) Duane Jackson, 73, of West Salem passed away peacefully in the care of his daughter in his home on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, from complications after battling cancer.
Al was born in Pairie du Chien on August 8, 1947, to Arnold and Eldoris (Felde) Jackson. He spent many years as an area manager for McDonald’s, and forged many lasting relationships there. He married Mary Reimers in LaCrosse in 1970. Together they owned Salem Junction, a family restaurant in West Salem. Al finished his career working at King Street Kitchen in La Crosse.
Al had a great love for the Coulee region, and enjoyed long country drives, bonfires in local parks and at the houses of his family, hiking, photography and archiving memorabilia, collecting coins, and spending time joking around with our circle of family and friends. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.
Al is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his children, Cassandra Jackson of Madison, WI and David Jackson of Salt Lake City, UT, as well as his grandchild, Lila Hepburn Jackson of Salt Lake City. He joins his son Jason Jackson and his brother Bob Jackson in the afterlife. Al is survived by his brothers, Steve Jackson of La Crosse, and Gary (Nancy) Jackson of West Salem, as well as his sister-in-law Bonnie (Bob) Jackson, among many other loving relatives.
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Photo Credit: Kirsten Hepburn
Hi David,
Sorry to learn of his passing. I know how much he meant to you.
All my best to you and your family.
Thanks, Jeff – you’re a great friend!
Dear David, My condolences to you and Cassandra and to all of Al’s loved ones. I remember his cheerfulness and kindness.
Hi Pat – thank you so much, he was always fond of you!
My condolences to the Jackson family. My mother, Millie Maack, worked at the George Street McDonald’s for almost 35 years and I often heard her speak of Al. She really liked working with him.
Hi Melanie,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I too remembering him having much love and kindness for the Crew. Keep well!
To the Family of Alan Jackson:
I worked with Al many years ago at the Losey Blvd. South McDonald’s
restaurant.
He was a dependable,honest, hard-working guy who was fun to
work with.
You have my sincere sympathy on Alan’s passing.
Thank you so much, Duncan. Losey Blvd. South – you two do go back! Your very kind message is much appreciated.
Our sympathy to Al’s family, friends and co workers. we will be remember Al, as a friend, kind, and gentle soul
Dear Valerie and Richard, thank you so much for your kind regards. He was indeed a gentle soul. We appreciate your lovely message.
Dear Jackson family. sorry to hear of Al’s passing.I was his first assistant manager at McDonald’s north for several years. Many good times at the house on Ferry street. Al loved to tell a good joke, and not always a clean one.My sympathies to all of you.
Hi Merle – yes, he was a rascal with that sense of humor. I’m so glad you visited the house on Ferry St., we really loved that place. It’s great to hear from those who worked closely (and played) with him. Thank you so much for your message!
Sorry for your loss Met your Dad back in the mid 60s on a La Crosse playground Iwas shooting baskets and Al and Ron Brocklehurst stopped by and we became friends I’m sure he will be missed by many people He sure was a great guy
Hi Dave – what a great story! He really did keep many great people around him. Thank you so much for sharing.
We are so sorry to hear of Al’s passing. Sending hugs to all of the Jackson family. We have worked with Al for so many years, it has really been a pleasure, he was always so easy going and so so funny. Al worked with us at the King Street Kitchen right up to when we were shut down because of covid, he retired after that. He cooked the best hash browns!! We have so many memories of Al that will always be treasured. Take care and god bless you all
Dear Zumach Family,
Yes, he was very fond of you all, and loved working with you. Agreed, he was a wizard on the hash browns (I learned from him at Salem Junction)! I owe much of my humor and outlook on life to him. I’m so glad you all got to know him. Thanks for sharing and keep well.
Love, David