Jack Oglesby

Jack was born January 26, 1956 in Topeka, Kansas to Jack Oglesby and Barbara Oglesby, both of whom are deceased. Jack passed away suddenly April 22, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He resided in Lecompton, Kansas.

Jack is survived by his sister, Sandy Gantz (Fred), Lecompton, KS and a brother Rick Oglesby (Susan), Wichita, KS. He also left behind one niece, Lauren Gantz (Joseph Amaya) and four nephews, Greg Gantz, Anthony Oglesby (Megan), Jason Oglesby (Christal), and Timothy Oglesby. Jack is also survived by his ex-wife and good friend, Lynette Oglesby and her four children. Jack considered them his kids and grandkids as well as the two great-grand kids and kept in close touch with all of them. Kerri Nuessen Harris, Ashley Nuessen, Bret Nuessen (Siena) and Brady Nuessen (Meagan). Grandkids are Kayla Contreras, Addison Thompson, Abigail Jellison, Gabriel Contreras, Alahana Contreras, Brennan Nuessen, Milo Nuessen, Maely Nuessen, and Barrett Nuessen.

Jack graduated from Perry-Lecompton High School in 1974 and then KU in 1978. He worked in construction every summer with his dad while going to college.

Jack taught for 32 years. He spent 30 years of that time at Olpe and two years at Silver Lake. Both schools had the eagle for their mascot, so he was destined to be an eagle. He also coached volleyball and assisted with coaching the girls' basketball team. He even had a span where he was the athletic director. Since it was a smaller high school he often times found himself driving the bus to and from games. After retirement he continued to follow all things Olpe. He was proud to have been a member of that community. 

Jack was known to be an avid sports fan of KU, Royals, Cardinals and the Chiefs. After moving to Lecompton around 2012 Jack was in historical heaven. He was very knowledgeable about all things Civil War. When he wasn't home or visiting family, he could be found at Lane Museum or Constitution Hall. He was a board member of the Lecompton Historical Society. He loved the town's history so much that he was dropping off their pamphlets as he and his sister and brother-in-law cruised down the lower Mississippi River. He was such a considerate person for all those he cared about and never complained. His family, friends and former students will greatly miss him.

Visitation will be 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, May 6th at Barnett Family Funeral Home in Oskaloosa, Kansas followed by a Memorial Service at 3 p.m.

Memorials suggested to Lecompton Historical Society. barnettfamilyfh.com