John "Jack" Jorstad , age 72 of Grand Forks, North Dakota, died on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Altru Hospital surrounded by his family.

Jack was born on March 14, 1951 in Grand Forks to parents, John E. & Florence (Kosobud) Jorstad. He was a lifelong resident of Grand Forks and a graduate of Central High School. Following high school, Jack enlisted in the US Navy and was honorably discharged in 1969. On January 20, 1973 Jack was united in marriage to Diane "Chickie" McWilliams, and they raised two children. Jack worked as a truck driver on & off before working at Valley Car Wash where he was an assistant manager for 20 years. Around 2005 he was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.

Jack liked fishing, playing pool, cribbage and chess, and going to the casino. He was a Minnesota Twins fan, and he enjoyed Marvel & DC Comic movies and watching wrestling.

Jack is survived by his children, Matt (Andrea) Jorstad of Grand Forks, and Nicole (Timothy) Tessin of Grand Forks; grandkids, Jalynn, Keenan, Alexis, Emily, Jake and Pete great-grandchildren, Ashton, Layla, Kinlee, Bryce, Libbie and Wyatt; sister, Lois (Leonard) Wavra of Fayetteville, Arkansas; several brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law; and several nieces & nephews.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life his wife, Diane "Chickie" Jorstad; father, John E. Jorstad; mother, Florence Kosobud Jorstad; mother-in-law, Lucille McWilliams; father-in-law, Harold "Tex" McWilliams; sister-in-law, Tracy Christley; brother-in-law, Don Lauckner; nephews, James Cagle and Timothy Cagle.

Celebration of Life , with Military Honors, will be held at a later date – Details are Pending . Please check back later.