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Melvin Jacob Obituary
GREEN VALLEY - Melvin H. Jacob, 87, of 1296 Jacob Road, Green Valley passed away at 6:41 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2011, at Mason District Hospital.
He was born July 31, 1923, near Green Valley, the son of Benjamin and Margaret Nannen Jacob. He married Dorothy Gockel on Sept. 10, 1950, in Lincoln. She survives.
He has three daughters, Pamela (Tom) Johnson of San Jose, Sandra (Barry) Gager of Sedalia, Colo., and Mary (Ron) Gilman of Maroa. One son, Mark (Kelly) Jacob of Green Valley, also survives. There are seven grandchildren: Ben and Kate Johnson, Erin, Austin, and Ethan Gager and Sarah and Julia Jacob.
He was preceded in death by one infant son, Richard Jacob.
Melvin graduated from San Jose High School in 1941.
He attended Lincoln College and later was inducted into the U.S. Army during World War II in April 1943. During his time in the service he attended the University of New Hampshire. He served in the Rhineland, Central Europe, and Japanese campaigns during World War II and was awarded two Bronze Stars.
After his discharge from the service in 1946, he returned home to farm and raise livestock in the Green Valley area.
He was a member of the Emden American Legion Post 506 and St. Paul's Lutheran Church near Manito.
He served on the San Jose School Board for many years and was on the Logan-Mason-Menard Regional board of trustees.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 28, 2011, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church near Manito. The Rev. Derek Riddle will officiate. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Maas Funeral Home in Manito. Interment will be in Mason City Cemetery. The American Legion Post 506 of Emden will conduct military honors following the committal service.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 21189 CR 3300 E., Manito, IL 61546 or to the donor's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Melvin Jacob
May 2, 2011
Pam,
Glad to hear from you. My address is Helen Sheldon
3825 S. Mill Stone Court,
Bloomington, IN 47401
April 30, 2011
Dorothy and family, So sorry to hear Of your loss. He was a very nice man and will be missed by many of us.
Joyce Canada
Teage Marcum
April 27, 2011
So sorry to hear about your grandfather Ben and Family. Our thoughts are with you, Teage Marcums Family
Carolyn & Cliff Seitzer
April 27, 2011
Mark and Family,
So sorry to hear about your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your fond memories and faith in God will give you comfort.
David Walling
April 26, 2011
Mark and family,
I'm saddened to hear about your father passing away. He must have been a very fine man to raise such a fine son.
With deep sympathy,
Glen Franke
April 26, 2011
Mark: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of loss. My prayer is that you may feel the peace of God's arms wrapped securely and lovingly around you
Josh Franks
April 26, 2011
Mark and family so sorry to hear of your loss. Your father sounds like he was a great guy.
Helen Sheldon
April 26, 2011
Dorothy and family, My sincere sympathy. I have fond memories of our friendship. Garland died in 2001 from ALS so I know it is not an easy time to lose a husband.You have a family who will be a great help in your sorrow. Much love, Helen Sheldon
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