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Jacob Beisel Obituary
He was born September 27, 1984 in Honesdale, Pa., the son of Albert and Mary Johanson Beisel.
A 2003 graduate of Wallenpaupack High School, he joined the Marine Corps Sept. 8, 2003. He served a tour in Haiti and was now serving his 2nd tour in Iraq.
He is survived by his parents, Albert and Mary Beisel of Lackawaxen; his sister, Amanda Beisel of Lackawaxen and his grandmother, Doris Johanson of Lackawaxen. He is further survived by 100 plus aunts, uncles and cousins.
Friends may call at the Gray-Rasmussen Funeral Home, Route 97, Barryville on Thursday, April 6 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 7 with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Ann's R.C. Church with the Rev. Phillip Rayappan officiating.
Burial will be at St. Mark´s Cemetery, Lackawaxen, Pa.
Funeral arrangements are by the Gray-Rasmussen Funeral Home. For information or to send a condolence note to the family, visit www.grayparkerfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Jacob Beisel
Steve Crow
April 27, 2025
Jacob: SEMPER FI
Charlie Gili
April 9, 2015
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Beisel Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to troops in Afghanistan this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Jacob W. Beisel US Marine Lance Corporal. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
April 3, 2015
Jacob; SEMPER FI
Stephanie Ruzicka
March 26, 2014
I am so sorry for you loss... what a brave man to give his life for our country. I am an ultrarunner who runs in support of Fisher House. I am running the Marine Corp. Marathon as I have done the past three years wearing an "angel sash" which includes other soldiers who have lost their lives. I would love to include and remember your son on my sash. I recently ran in the Two Rivers Race Festival where I saw his picture. If you would not mind please contact me [email protected] My husband is a 20 year retired Army Staff Sgt. Infantry.. he lost many friends in Iraq and Afghan. We will hold Jacob's memory alive for the wonderful sacrifices that he made. God Bless him and you as his family. Much love, Stephanie Ruzicka
May 24, 2012
Thank you and your family for your sacrifice. Soldiers such as yourself will continue to be in the heart and mind of many.
Lynne Neibert
May 5, 2012
Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization with groups throughout the country who strive to send handmade prayer shawls and/ or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one in service to our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA would like to honor your loved one's sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a shawl which we will mail to you. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses and what they would like to receive. We will send them as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved one who died serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address, as our organization can no longer get family contacts through the military. May God bless you and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincerely, Lynne
Peggy Childers
April 5, 2012
March 31, 2012
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Jacob W. Beisel:
Always remembering Jacob. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
March 31, 2011
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Jacob W. Beisel:
Please accept my remembrance of Jacob on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
L Neal
March 12, 2011
To the family of Lance CPL. Jacob W. Beisel:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
Carol Mitchell
September 5, 2010
I happened upon Jacob's grave today. He is a stranger to me, but I stood by for a while and thanked him for his service. Thank you Jabob. YOU ARE A HERO !
Peggy Childers
March 31, 2010
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Jacob W. Beisel:
Remembering Jacob on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Steve & Maggie Crow
March 30, 2010
Jacob, SEMPER FI
Kenna Larra
April 22, 2009
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,450 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
Peggy Childers
March 31, 2009
To the family of Lance Cpl. Jacob W. Beisel:
Jacob gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
July 31, 2008
To the Family and Friends of Lance Cpl. Beisel,
I am so sorry for your loss.
My name is Maggie Selzer, and I am directing ‘Run for the Fallen 5K run/walk’ in Boalsburg, PA (just outside of State College) on August 24th, 2008. The event, held on the PA military Museum grounds, aims to keep alive the memory of all fallen soldiers, but particularly those from PA. All proceeds from the event will go to organizations that support the families of fallen soldiers and supports wounded soldiers.
I encourage you to learn more about the event at www.freewebs.com/runforthefallen5k/
index.htm.
The event is meant to keep alive the memories of brave men like Lance Cpl. Beisel.
If you have any questions, or would like to send a memory of Lance Cpl. Beisel to be included with the flag memorial that will be set up at this event, please contact me at (814) 571-8755 or [email protected].
Cheryl A.Smith
June 14, 2008
TO A FALLEN HERO: MAY YOU REST IN PEACE! YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN! THANK YOU FOR FIGHTING FOR OUR COUNTRY AND FOR OUR FREEDOMS! MY SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!
May 26, 2008
On this Memorial Day you are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Beisel!
the Buck family
May 23, 2008
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Jacob W. Beisel, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God comfort and bless your family.
Betty Frye
April 5, 2008
My deepest condolences to the family.May God comfort you in this time of indescribable pain and grief. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
~*Home*~
Debra Estep
March 31, 2008
To the family and friends of Jacob. Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
May God and His Angels surround you and bring you comfort.
xo xo
Deb
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
http://remembering-the-fallen.blogspot.com/
joe levesque
March 8, 2008
i were your sons KIA bracelet everyday and have not taken in off for nearly 2 yrs...
my condolences...semper fidelis
sheila
March 8, 2008
I signed this previously, but wanted to remind you that Jacob will never be forgotten.
May he rest in peace.
August 16, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 26, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Beisel and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Lance Cpl deploying soon
Marc Pettit
April 7, 2007
We're really falling apart with out you and ther rest of our brothers. we miss you so much Jake.
Garnet Jenkins
March 31, 2007
Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of Lance Cpl. Jacob W. Beisel,
The price this Brave Young Marine and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
May Jacob rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord continue to be with the Beisel family.
There will Never be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.
"Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~
May the Peace of God and your memories of Jacob, remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tyler
December 23, 2006
May the holidays bring you and your loved ones peace. Jacob is in heaven in all our hearts.
kent Van Horn
December 12, 2006
To the Beisel family God bless the entire family during this time.
From Kent Van Horn and Family
October 22, 2006
To the Family of Lance Cpl. Jacob W. Beisel:
Your son's name, along with our sons, is forever together on a Memorial standing at Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA. Their dogtags hang together forever moving with the wind creating a subtle sound, like the quiet whispers of the Fallen as they continue to speak to us. Attending this Memorial Dedication and hearing your child's name being read along with ours, has prompted me to sign this soldier's guestbook.
If your child can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 as well and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for right now. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten . You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
Stephen Kopylcheck
August 3, 2006
hi, i'm steve. i was in jakes old platoon. he was one of my best friends in the marine corps. he made it tolerable to be here. it crushed me when i found out we wouldnt be in the same platoon again. i would have like to have been with him, but i had duties elsewhere. it was an honor knowing him.
Paola 3/8 WPNS Big Sister
July 29, 2006
To the Beisel Family I extend my condolences you are in my prayers. Your son gave his life to keep our families safe from terrorist and for that I will forever be grateful! He will never be forgotten!
Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!
Kristine Kopylcheck
July 29, 2006
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
My son Steve went to boot camp and infantry school with Lcpl Beisel, he was a guest at our home a few times, he was such a nice young man, our whole family truly adored him!!it was an honor knowing your son. we sure had a lot of fun with him!! we will always remember him in our prayers and he will always be a dear friend and a true American Hero!! as a fellow Marine Mom i can't even begin to imagine how you're feeling Mrs Beisel, may God continue to give you strength. we have another Angel watching over all of us and watching over his Marine Brothers. Thank you both Mr and Mrs Beisel for raising such an honorable and respected US Marine. God Bless all of you..Semper Fi
Linda Flannery
June 7, 2006
I am so sorry for the loss of your brave, wonderful son. I did not know your son, but I am a mother of 2 Marines, who served this country proudly. I will remember your son in my daily prayers.
God grant you the comfort you so deserve...
Land of the Free, Because of the Brave
ROBYN GARSIDE
April 23, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST HEARD ABOUT YOUR GREAT LOSS. KNOW THAT HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. PLEASE HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR SPECIAL MEMORIES. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL. SEMPER FI
7th grade Louisburg Middle School
April 19, 2006
we care and share in your sorrow
Darinda Cardelli
April 15, 2006
Words are never enough at a time like this, but just know that you are not alone. My family is so sorry for the loss of your son. He is a hero and will forever be remembered. Although I can't imagine the pain you are feeling for your son, I feel the pain as a sister. My brother was killed in Fallujah Iraq on Feb 1st 2006, as 2 1/2 months have already passed, it is a little easier to get by, as long as we remember their smiles and laughter, it will continue to get easier.
PFC Sean T. Cardelli, USMC
(1985 - 2006)
KIA 1 Feb 2006
3/5 India Co.
Fallujah Iraq
Dianne Werner
April 13, 2006
To the family of Lance Cpl Jacob W. Beisel--I extend my heartfelt sympathy. May Jesus heal your broken heart.
A Proud 172 Stryker Mom
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
April 10, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Beisel family in the loss of Jacob. I did not know Jacob, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Jacob you are a hero and you will never be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Frank Piranio
April 10, 2006
Jake, we are all going to miss you and everything you've done for us personally as well as for our country. We are very proud of you.
Alison Siddons Willis
April 9, 2006
Mary, Alby and Amanda and everyone,
We were so sorry to hear about Jacob. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jessie Ellex
April 9, 2006
Jacob, im going to miss you so much...im still praying for your family to make it through this hard time...but your mom, dad, sister, and josh have been so strong through this--your mom is telling everyone,"be strong, stand tall, stand proud, stand like a marine...like jacob would." so that is what we are all trying to do...but when i think about i break down into tears...we are going to miss that smile of yours forever...i hope all is well in heaven and you no longer feel any pain...
This was tough, and with time it gets harder..
seeing the flags at half-staff as we
sit and reminisce about the past
we think of how you only had one more year
our soldier would be home in one more year
tears come rolling down our faces
as the rain comes pouring down
and it is so hard without you in this town
the yellow ribbons and american flags
go for miles and miles
yes they bring comfort
but knowing your last flight home
we wont be smiling cuz now your gone
"we've lost jacob" everyone would say
"he fought for our country and helped make this world a better place"
this seems so hard on me but
then i think about your family...
Mary, Alby, Amanda...i pray to give you strength to get through this...
may you rest in peace...LCpl Jacob W. Beisel USMC
Angela Harding
April 8, 2006
May the Lord keep you wrapped in His loving arms and carry you through this most difficult time. Know that even strangers share in your grief and will hold your Marine as a hero in our hearts forevermore.
A Marine mother.....
Claire Zawistowski
April 8, 2006
Dear Beisel Family,
Even though we have never met I feel as if we are a part of a "family". My daughter's fiancee was killed in Iraq by an IED on Oct. 3, 2005. It is my prayer that God will hold you close to His heart as He has held my family these past months. May you feel His comfort and peace as you go thru these difficult days.
April 8, 2006
First and Foremost, My sincerest gratitude to Lance CPL Beisel for his selfishless acts of bravery. It's because of men like him, past and present, that I live a wonderful free life as an American. My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Jacob for their loss and ultimate sacrifice of a loved one. May the good lord provide you with Peace through this trying time of healing and understanding .
Denise Semidey - REPRESENTING PGR - RHODE ISLAND -
April 8, 2006
Rest in Peace Tufelhunden....J and T USMC in NC
Sister of a Fallen Marine
John Graziano
April 6, 2006
To Jacob and his loving family: We are in deep appreciation to this young brave man who died defending his country. God bless...
sheila
April 6, 2006
To Jacob's friends and family- I am so sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories you have of him. Jacob, rest in peace.
Josh and April Morales
April 6, 2006
To Jacob's family and friends-
My family and I are praying for you and your family during this difficult time. We send our deepest empathy as we lost our Marine on 11/30/05 in Fallujah. We are comforted to know that our Marines are serving their country with such honor and bravery. We are so proud of our Marines and all of our other service men and women for all that they have done and continue to do to keep us safe and to give us the freedom we have that so many take for granted.
They are true Heroes and need to always be remembered for their selflessness and sacrifice to better our world. We will forever be united in the loss of our heros. We are so sorry for your loss and hope our words will ease some of the pain, and maybe fill some of your emptiness.
Yesterday, Today, Forever – Semper Fi - Marines!
Our sincerest gratitude for their bravery-
The family of Cpl. William "Billy" Taylor
2/6 WPNS
KIA outside of Fallujah 11/30/05
Will Conklin
April 6, 2006
To the Family of Jacob Beisel: I sit here with tears of Pride for our young men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for us, that we might keep our country free. Will Conklin, Korea Vet
April 6, 2006
To the Family of Lance Cpl. Jacob W. Beisel:
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courgeous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life. We lost our son 12/1/05.
I know first hand there are no words right now that will bring you the comfort and peace you need. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you mourn this loss. We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with. I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally, but none of these courageous men and women will be forgotten. They will never be able to be replaced, but sometime, someday your loving memories will help to sustain you. This courageous soldier will forever now be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well. To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort. When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero. God Bless this courageous soldier and family.
Bill and Pam Adams (Proud parents of SFC Brent Adams, KIA 12/1/05 Ramadi, Iraq)
[email protected]
(Millersville, PA )
BJ & Terry, Erin & Morgan McAllister
April 6, 2006
Our love and thoughts and prayers are with you-the McAllister Family xoxo
maria vandenburg
April 6, 2006
our heartfelt condolences.
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