Jacob L. Will

Will Jacob L. Will passed away peacefully on October 30, 2013 at his residence. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years Margaret who died in June; parents E.J. and Mildred Will, and brother E. Joseph Will. Jake is survived by his four children and their families, daughter Peggie Will Janotka and husband Peter; grandson Captain Will Janotka U.S. Army Airborne, and wife Jess and great-grandson Wynn Jacob; and granddaughter, Meghan Janotka; son Jacob L. Will Jr.; and granddaughter, Colleen Will; daughter, Judith Will Fleming and husband Terry; and grandson Cory Fleming; and son E. Joseph Will and wife Katy; and grandsons Andrew, Nicholas, Christopher and Alexander Will. He is also survived by his sister, Florence Carpenter; dear cousins, the Jay Will Family and Steve and Marie Will of Santa Maria, California; and many loyal and caring friends. Jake lived his life to the words of his favorite song "My Way" sung by his favorite singer Frank Sinatra. Jake was a general contractor and owner of the J.L. Will & Company. He was proud to have lived his entire life in Upper Arlington and gave back to the community by serving on the UA Bicentennial Committee, Area Chamber of Commerce, Community Improvement Corporation, Historical Committee-Wall of Honor, as well as many other working committees. A retired U.S. Army veteran, Jake graduated from the Ohio State University, was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and a life member of the OSU Alumni Association. He was an active lifetime member of St. Agatha Parish serving on the Administration Committee. Jake was also a long time member of the Northwest Kiwanis Club and was active in the Scholarship Fund and annual Easter Egg hunt. He enjoyed playing tennis and served on the Advisory Board of Northam Park Tennis. Jake and Margaret were honored last October by the Columbus diocese at the "Celebrating Catholic School Virtues" Gala for providing tuition assistance. The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, November 8th at 11 a.m. at St. Agatha Catholic Church, 1860 Northam Road with Father Daniel Ochs as Celebrant and Father M. Edmund Hussey and Monsignor David Funk as Co-Celebrants. Private burial at a later date. Family will receive friends following the Mass in the Monsignor Kennedy Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to the Margaret and Jake Will Scholarship Fund c/o The Northwest Kiwanis Club, P.O. Box 12823, Columbus, Ohio 43212 or the St. Agatha School Endowment Fund c/o St. Agatha Church, 1860 Northam Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221. Arrangements are being handled by WEIR-AREND FUNERAL HOME. Please visit http://www.weirarendfuneral.com/ to sign the official online condolence book.