Cleo "Jake" Anthony Jacobs

Jake was born on January 6, 1921 in Hastings, Michigan and passed away on April 2, 2022, in Hastings, at age 101. Jake was a lifetime resident in the Hastings area. He attended St. Rose school for 10 years and graduated from Hastings High School in 1940. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Parish all his life. Jake enlisted in the Navy in 1942. His time was spent in the south Pacific, and he carried the rank of Boatswain Mate First Class. Time spent was 39 months active service. He was employed at the EW Bliss Company in the shipping office, then the Viking Corporation where he retired after 38 years. He married Doris Ramsey in 1972.

Jake was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion Post #0045, a lifetime member of EOE Elks #1965 lodge, a lifetime member of VFW of Charlotte, Michigan, and 4 States LST Association.  He was an avid sportsman with golf and hunting first on the list.

He was preceded in death by his parents James and Anna Jacobs, son Michael Jacobs, and three brothers Dick, Bob, and Harold Jacobs. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Doris, children Julaine Eddy of Grand Ledge, Michigan, stepchildren Gary McVey of Charlotte, Michigan, Deborah Kruger of Charlotte, Michigan, Virginia Wager of Hastings, Michigan, many grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Memorial Contributions in memory of Jake can be made to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.

Visitation is Tuesday, April 5, 2022 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway; Hastings, MI 49058.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 805 South Jefferson Avenue, Hastings, MI 49058.  Interment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery - military honors provided by the American Legion, Post #45 of Hastings. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit  www.girrbachfuneralhome.com  .