John A. "Jack" McIver Ill, 87, of Amherst, died Friday, May 1, 2026. He was born November 18, 1938 in Louisville, KY. Jack was a 1960 graduate of The Dental School at Case Western Reserve where he excelled in both swimming and football. Earning four varsity letters as a member of the football team and helped guide the WRU Red Cats to the Presidents' Athletic Conference Championship in 1958.The following season, he co-captained the football squad and earned both team most valuable player and All-PAC first-team honors. Jack was also named All-American Special Mention by Street &Smith's Football Magazine in 1959. In the pool, he set multiple school records in freestyle events as a two-year member of the team. His senior season, he was captain of the squad and finished as the Red Cats' top point scorer. He also excelled as a nationally-ranked racquetball player and won multiple Ohio state championships.

After serving with the US Air Force, he owned his own dental practice for 38 years in Elyria before retiring.

Jack is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dorinne (nee Stackman); sons, Scott (Annette) and Matt (Nicole), both of Sheffield Village; grandchildren, Lauren, Madison, Jessica, Jacob and Katie and a sister, Ann (Richard) Simpson of Louisville, KY.

He was preceded in death by parents, John and Viola McIver.

Friends will be received Friday, May 8, 2026 from 5:00 pm until the time of an 8:00 pm service at Dicken, Dovin & Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center, 323 Middle Avenue, Elyria with Mr. Byron Scarborough officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park, Louisville, Ky.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Friendship Animal Protective League, 8303 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, Ohio or a charity of donor's choice.