Rockmount Ranch Wear is celebrating founder “Papa Jack’s” birthday this month with a two-day party from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the store at 1626 Wazee St.
“Papa Jack” Weil lived an extraordinary life from 1901 to 2008. He would have been 114 years old this month. Papa Jack had an intense passion for his life’s work. Since 2001 the mayor changed the Wazee street sign to “Jack Weil Way” in honor of his birthday. When the street sign was first changed, Papa Jack quipped, “I hope we get our mail”.
Come toast this special man with live music, a Lucchese Boots trunk show, beer and wine. Lucchese factory expert Bill Giles will be on hand to assist with boot fitting.
Papa Jack Weil (Rockmount Ranch Wear photo)
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