Jack Hoeschler was fascinated by the Viking tradition of a burning boat carrying the Viking off into the distance; he and his grandsons discussed it often. Son-in-law Terry O’Brien pulled it off with great panache at our Gem Lake cabin, August 20, two days before Jack’s funeral.

Farewell Song, Hälsa dem därhemma, sung in Swedish by the American Swedish Institute Male Chorus (with Jack singing). Audio begins at 3:25 as Jack’s final voyage sails.

ASI Male Chorus on Swedish tour, includes Jack singing and also dancing with Linda