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Richard Jakubek
1942 - 2012
Richard Jakubek
1942 - 2012
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BORN
1942
DIED
2012
Richard Jakubek Obituary
MYRTLE BEACH, SC - Richard Jakubek, 69, passed away Sunday, October 28th, with his wife by his side, following a courageous battle against leukemia.
Richard was born in Los Angeles, CA on November 8, 1942. He graduated from Arlington HS in Poughkeepsie, NY in 1960. After graduation, Richard and his brother started their own construction business. Upon his dad's retirement, Richard took over the family's auto parts store. When he moved his family to Myrtle Beach in 1989, he worked to get his SC home builder's license and has served Myrtle Beach and the surrounding communities until his diagnosis in January 2012.
He is survived by his wife, Karen of 23 years; his children Cheyenne, Richie (Claudia) Jakubek and Sandy (Rit) Schroder; a brother Chuck (Mary) Jakubek and sister Virginia (Wayne) Cooper); 6 grandchildren Harmony, Danny, Ryan, Jordan, Emilio and Aldo; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Richard loved working with his hands creating and imagining beautiful things. He also enjoyed collecting and working with N-Scale model trains. Richard loved his family with all of his heart. He was the most generous and kind man to everyone he knew, touching the lives of many.
Family and friends are invited to his celebration of life ceremony at Socastee United Methodist Church, 5575 Dick Pond Road, Myrtle Beach on Saturday, November 3rd at 3:00 pm. A gathering to reminisce will follow in the Fellowship Hall at the church. In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to the Jakubek Fund at Socastee United Methodist Church.
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Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
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Debbie Pickett
November 4, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
With our deepest sympathy,
Debbie (Cross) and Brent Pickett
Jessica, Jennifer and Jonathan Novak
Alton Acker
November 2, 2012
Rich was a good friend in high school, but I never saw him again after graduation. He was a bright guy, and we loved old cars. The world is a better place because of people like him. My concolences.
Pete Stair
Pete Stair
November 2, 2012
So sorry to hear of Richard's passing. He and I rode the same school bus for some years and he was in several of my classes. He was a real gentleman.
Lois Swensen-Rice
November 2, 2012
virginia, I a so sorry for the loss of your brother. Richard and his family will be in my prayers.
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Karen Geschlecht
November 2, 2012
I am so sorry for you loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Richard was a wonderful person. If there is anything I can do please dont hesitate to ask.
Deanne Evangelista
October 31, 2012
Sandy, I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers as you mourn the loss of your Dad. I am very sorry to hear of his passing.
Lucy Funiciello
October 31, 2012
Sandy, I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts & prayers. May he rest in peace. Heaven has a new angel and he's looking over all of you.
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