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Donald Jakobi

1927 - 2013

Donald Jakobi obituary, 1927-2013, Colby, WI

BORN

1927

DIED

2013

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Donald Jakobi Obituary

Jakobi, Donald F.

Donald F. Jakobi, age 85, passed away unexpectedly late Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at Ministry St Josephs Hospital in Marshfield. A time of visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Saturday, August 31, 2013 at Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home (201 S. LaSalle) in Spencer.

Don was born October 29, 1927 the son of Fred and Meta (Anderegg) Jakobi in Loyal, Wisconsin. Don attended Griffith School in Loyal. He served his country proudly by enlisting in the US Army and was assigned to the 11th Airborne Div. On May 25, 1963 Donald was united in marriage to Tie Evans in Winona County, Minnesota.

Don worked many jobs in his life from farming to road construction, but he felt the most rewarded when working as a counselor for AODA for over 26 years. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Colby and a Life Member of the VFW, the DAV, and the American Legion. Don enjoyed the simple things in life such as tending to the garden or spending time with family.

Donald is lovingly survived by his wife: Tie of Colby; children: Gary (Barb) Jakobi of Marathon, Donald Jr. (Wendy) Jakobi of Colby, Scott (Chris) Jakobi of Unity, Darnel Jakobi of Unity, Daryl (Amy) Jakobi of Loyal, Tammy (Roger) Vanderhoff of Unity, and Christine (Kenny) Hintz of Stevens Point, Gayle Jakobi of Colby, Denise (Jeff) Rucker of Spencer, Michelle Manthe of Marshfield, and step daughter: Cheryl Zink of Stevens Point. Donald is further survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as a brother, Duane (Elsie) Jakobi of Chili.

Don is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Meta; a daughter, Dawn Jakobi; as well as a sisters, Darlene Picher and Doreen Boceshon.

Online condolences may be made at www.hansenschillingfuneralhome.com for your convenience.

Published by Marshfield News Herald on Aug. 29, 2013.
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RIP old friend. Wish I could have thanked you one more time for helping me get my life back. You were like a father to me the short time I new you. Thanks again old Buddy. You were THE MAN.

John Nerdrum

February 1, 2014

"Sorry to hear of the loss of Don. He did a great service for our organization.

Restorative Justice Programs

December 19, 2013

Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lois Johnson

September 3, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. Don will be truly missed...

Robin Froeba

September 2, 2013

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

LARRY AND ALICE COOK

August 30, 2013

The thoughts and prayers of DAV Chapter 57 are with you at this time. Don attended may Chapter meetings and was well liked by all. He will be missed.

Al Labelle

August 30, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

Kathy Friday

August 30, 2013

To the Family...

This was Don.

“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou

Our prayers are with you.

Bob & Alice Younger

August 29, 2013

We're so very sorry to the entire family for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers go out to all of you.

Scott & JoAnne Leonhard

August 29, 2013

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