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Jacob Fliger

1940 - 2014

BORN

1940

DIED

2014

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Werner-Gompf Funeral Services Ltd.

1106 Park Avenue East

Mansfield, Ohio

Jacob Fliger Obituary

Jacob R. Fliger

MANSFIELD: Jacob R. Fliger, 73, of Mansfield, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2014, following a lengthy illness.

Jacob was born on November 13, 1940, in Loudonville, to George M. Sr. and Mildred A. (Ernst) Fliger. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on June 17, 1958, and proudly served his country. He loved fishing and enjoyed eating at Coney Island Restaurant in Mansfield.

He is survived by one daughter, Julia (Fernando) Anguiano of San Bernadino, CA; three sons, Jacob R Fliger Jr., Dr. Jerry E. (Debbie) Fliger of Jacksonville, FL, and Christopher P. Fliger of FL; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lucille I. (LaVerne Sr.) Norris and Edith Henry of Mansfield, and his twin sister, Judith K. (James W. Sr) Smith, also of Mansfield; and his former daughter-in-law, Tina Fliger of Creston.

Jacob was preceded in death by his daughter, Maggie Fliger, son, Michael Fliger, and eight siblings.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 29, 2014 at Ohio Western Reserve, Rittman. Werner Gompf Funeral Services, ltd, is handling the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in care of the funeral home, to assist the family with costs.

Online condolences may be made at www.wernergompf.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by News Journal on Sep. 27, 2014.

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Patty Ann Putney

September 27, 2014

One of the goofiest men I've ever known. I'm comforted my knowing he's with all his siblings and other family members getting to make them laugh again. R.I.P uncle jake

Milly Beasley

September 27, 2014

Uncle Jake was a brave man he saved my brother from drowning. When my brother wondered off from mom and dad Thank you uncle Jake for saving my brother I love you and My you Rest in Peace God Bless You

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