Photo courtesy of Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home - Nappanee
Nappanee, Indiana
1944 - 2015 (Age 71)
Jake J. Coblentz Jr. age 71, of Nappanee, died at 2:45 am, Monday, July 6, 2015 at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He fought a courageous fight with cancer for 6 years. He was born April 6, 1944 in Farmington Township, OH to Jake J. Sr. and Martha (Miller) Coblentz.
Mr. Coblentz moved to Indiana in 1972. He had worked as a superintendant in many local factories and also in construction. Jake loved his sports teams, the Buckeyes, Browns, and Indians. He especially was an avid Ohio State fan. He also loved to watch his grand kids play sports.
Surviving is his former wife and caregiver, Jeannie O?Dell, Nappanee; children, Don (Jen) Coblentz, Plymouth, Ron (Matthew) Coblentz, Mishawaka, Kelly Adams (fiancé, Eric Dudzinski), Nappanee, Stacy (Leslee) Coblentz, South Bend, Ashley (Adam) Smith, Sandy (Joe) Currie, both of Syracuse; 13 grandchildren; a great granddaughter; brothers, Noah (Judy) Coblentz, Parma Heights, OH, Albert J. (Wilma) Coblentz, Middlefield, OH; and sisters, Mattie (Dan) Yoder, Mary Hershberger, both of Fredericksburg, OH, Lydia (Mose) Troyer, Farmington, OH, and Amanda (Amos) Graber, Berne. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Betty Schmucker.
Family and Friends may call from 9-12 pm, Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Funeral services will begin at 2 pm, Saturday, at Brethren in Christ Church in Nappanee. Rev. Jeff Williams will officiate. Burial will follow in Bremen Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Goshen Hospice.
O-H-I-O!!!
Jake has been in our family since 1966, we loved him dearly, loved his humor, his smile, and shared his love for the Ohio State Buckeyes... He will be missed by all of his family... RIP Jake
Joyce Anthony
July 14, 2015 | Nappanee, IN
I'm so sorry for your loss, Shirley, Ashley, Sandy, and, Stacy. May his soul rest in peace, and, may you all find peace in your hearts. Love, Aunt Nancy
July 09, 2015
Jake was part of our family for nearly 25 years, during which he and Shirley raised three beautiful daughters whom he loved dearly. I know he will be missed by his girls, Stacey, Ashley and Sandy. My condolences for your loss.
Denise Dickerson
July 09, 2015 | Collinsville
Sandi, Stacy, Ashley, so sorry for the loss of your dad. We met him several times during the years when we visited with you and your mom and dad, Shirley and Jake. Those seem to have been happy years for you all and I'm sure good memories to treasure.
Uncle Mike and Aunt Gail
Michael and Gail Morrissey
July 08, 2015 | St. Louis, MO
Jake was a wonderful man who always carried a smile and loved all those around him. He loved all six of his children and all his grandchildren dearly. That's all he ever talked about! We will miss him dearly and God Bless all his family.
Jeff and Doris
July 08, 2015
I first met him in Middlefield 50 years ago. He was a very polite and caring person.My husband and I will miss him. Praying for his children and my dear friend Jeannie love you guys.
Leonard and Ellie LaRue
July 08, 2015 | Maynardville, TN
I want to send my deepest sympathy to my daughter in law Ashley Smith and her sisters Sandi and Stacey for the loss of their dad. Jake was a great man and great grandfather. Whenever I saw him, he always made sure that he said hello and asked how we were doing. Sorry for your loss! RIP!
Susan Smith
July 08, 2015 | Mishawaka, IN
Shirley Coblentz is my mom. My dads 2nd ex wife. Together they had the 3 younger girls. RIP Dad. Love, Adam, Ashley, Kylee, AJ & Cynthia. xoxo
Ashley Smith
July 08, 2015 | Syracuse, IN