Jack W. Wankel, 88, of Bath, IL, died Monday, August 9, 2021, at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield. He was born December 5, 1932, in rural Cass County, the son of Harold Vernon and Leota Acres Wankel. He married Helen Elizabeth Abbott Lahey in Ashland on October 19, 1973. He is survived by one son and three daughters, Gerald (Denise) Wankel of Chandlerville, Virginia Kay DeGroot of Springfield, Patricia Hannel (Joe Lowder) of Springfield, and Jackelyn (Steve) Harper of Normal; four stepchildren; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one stepson, Gary D. Lahey; one brother, Albert Vernon Wankel; and one sister, Winnie Jo Smedley (surviving husband Gordon of Ashland). Mr. Wankel was a graduate of Petersburg Harris High School. He was a welder at Caterpillar in East Peoria for several years, then worked for Precision Tank in Virginia, the Morgan County Road District, and also drove for several area farmers. Jack was a member of Masonic Lodge #3, a Past Master of the Ashland Masonic Lodge, and a former member of the Jacksonville Lions Club. A graveside memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, August 16, 2021, at Yatesville Cemetery near Prentice. Due to COVID-19 mandates, masks are required for those not vaccinated. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital or Masonic Lodge #3. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com. . Graveside Service Yatesville Cemetery Monday, August 16, 2021 10:00 AM Prentice, Illinois