Larry Jaeck of Pro-Pacific Agents, a Kirkland, Wash.-based independent manufacturers' rep firm passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on June 5, 2014.

A longtime MAFSI member, Jaeck spent his entire career in the foodservice manufacturing industry. He began his career first with Miracle Maid Cookware, then the Lang Company, the Bill Miles Company, and in 1996 became a partner with Pro-Pacific Agents.

Jaeck is survived by his sister Cindy Barge of Rockford, Ill., brother Dr. Gregory Jaeck of Shingle Springs, Calif., his nieces and many close personal friends.

A memorial service for Jaeck will take place at 11 a.m., June 28, 2014 at Gift of Grace Lutheran Church in Seattle. A reception will follow. All are welcome to attend. Memorial donations may be made to Conservation Northwest or Gift of Grace Lutheran Church.