Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1925
DIED
2020
FUNERAL HOME
Charles Jacob Obituary
Charles ""Bud"" E. Jacob
1925 - 2020
Charles "Bud" E. Jacob, age 94, passed away peacfully at his residence, February 24, 2020. He was born in Caledonia August 29, 1925 son of the late Charles and Mary (Nee: Grieger) Jacob.
Bud proudly served his country in the US Army during WW11. On May 17, 1947 he was united in marriage to Edith May Stoll who preceded him in death September 7, 2006. Bud was employed by Consolidated Freightways. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and enjoyed gardening. Above all it was time spent with family that was most important to him.
Surviving are his daughter, Charlene (James Thomas) Smith; son, Charles G. Jacob; grandchildren, Charles P. (Trish) Jacob, Timothy J. Jacob, Jennifer R. (Scott) Craine; great grandchildren, Alyssa M. Jacob and Samuel A. Yeek; sisters-in-law, Sandra Tendeland and Karen Stoll; nieces, nephews. In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by his infant sister, Dolores Mae, brothers, Roy (Bernice) Jacob, Lester (Gertrude) Jacob, Russell (Alverona) Jacob, sister Gladys (Donald) Olley, brothers-n-law, Robert Tendeland and William Stoll.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, March 3, 2020, 11:00 AM at St. Mary's by the Lake Catholic Church, 7605 Lakeshore Dr. with Rev. Pat O'Loughlin officiating. Interment with Full Military honors will follow at Caledonia Memorial Park. Relatives and friends are welcome to meet with the family for visitation on Monday March 2, 2020 at the funeral home from 4:00 until 6:00 PM and on Tuesday at 10:30 until time of Mass at the church. Memorials to St. Mary's by the Lake Catholic Church have been suggested.
A special thank you to the staffs at Aurora Hospice and Home Instead for their loving and compassionate care.
MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 MAIN ST. RACINE, WI 53403
(262) 634-7888
Please send condolences to
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Charles Jacob
6 Entries
Timothy Jacob
June 25, 2020
Couldnt ask for a better father/grandpa. Love you Bud
March 3, 2020
May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76
Joan
February 27, 2020
I have many wonderful memories of spending time with Bud. He will be missed.
Barb
February 27, 2020
Bud was a wonderful and great individual and I enjoyed spending time with him.
February 27, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Showing 1 - 6 of 6 results
Make a Donation
in Charles Jacob's name
Memorial Events
for Charles Jacob
Mar
2
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home803 Main Street, Racine, WI 53403
How to support Charles's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Charles Jacob's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
