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Colin Donaghy
September 7, 2020
Love you man, my mom loved you, and you loved her and me when i lived with ya. I hope you rest easy in heaven, and god bring you shine.
BRIAN Cress
January 19, 2018
God bless u christie i grew up with u n ft wayne i lvd rt behind u ur brother mark was a good friend of mine
Jared Walerko
December 9, 2017
To my brother I love you and Miss you. Never will I forget you.
Debra Gottschalk
December 4, 2017
I never knew you, but God must have known your character, strength and Braveness as he took you to the promised land. God keep you in his care. And God's arms to wrap around your family.
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David Miller
December 4, 2017
Jacob was a great guy its a tragedy that he was taken away so young, he is in our thoughts and prayers.
Teresa Yager
December 2, 2017
I am so sorry for the loss of Jacob as he seemed like a very ambitious young man with a golden heart. You should be very proud to have a child like Jacob as they are one in a million. I've talked to a few people that knew him and they had such wonderful things to say about him. I just felt the need to tell you what a loss it will be without him but in your hearts and so many others Jacob has left a mark on us all. God Bless you and all of your family
Terek Pelo
December 2, 2017
Would like to give my condolences for your loss. He was a great kid. Please stay strong.
Anita Pelo
December 2, 2017
Our thoughts and prayes are with all of you. My two youngest sons went to school (Tippy) with your sons. They knew Jacob and so saddened of his death. Our hearts are with you all.
Jacob Forstall
December 2, 2017
Jacob was an amazing person he was always willing to listen and help in any way possible . He had a huge impact on the person I am today and will always be a brother to me. Thanks for being a friend when I was in need . I love you bud see you soon .
Ryan Marks
December 2, 2017
Jacob was a good friend and a great person. He's one of those few ppl who's light shines so bright, the world is a darker place without him. Mine and my family's thoughts and prayers are with the wallerko family in this time of tragedy. I only hope all of us remember to shine a little brighter to spread the light and the joy that's missing now in his absence. I think that's how we can honor his memory.
Team Walerko
December 1, 2017
Our deepest sympathies to the Walerko family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Team Walerko
Portage Family Dentisrty
Dan Hazebrouck
December 1, 2017
RIP Jacob you were a very special and important friend in my life. You will never be forgotten by your friends and I know you are in a better place so I can only be happy for you.
Meijer Gas Station
December 1, 2017
Our prayers go out to the family and friends from the Meijer Team at GS141.
Angela torrez
November 30, 2017
We will always remember how you made us laugh. Your beautiful smile shines bright in our thoughts n memories. Love you Jacob.
Darrell Botts
November 30, 2017
To the Walerko family,
You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of Jacob. I have never met this young man, but from what I heard Heaven gained a stellar Angel and is now in a much better place. With his love for animals, it looks like he will also provide a great friend for those that crossed over that rainbow bridge too. Rest at ease my friend you are in Gods hands now.
A citizen of Fort Wayne
Judy Kahn
November 29, 2017
Our Deepest Sympathy. Meijer Team #125
Jennifer Hedges
November 29, 2017
Dearest Walerko family,
The loss of Jacob is felt so very deeply and has reverberated throughout our company. On behalf of myself and my store, we mourn with you for the loss of a member of our Meijer family. Prayers of support and for peace to you all.
Jennifer Hedges
Store Director
Findlay Ohio Meijer Store #51
Tina Shull
November 29, 2017
So sorry for the loss that you all are experiencing! The family is in my thoughts and prayers. May God lift you all up and give you peace and healing.
Caleb Bridgewater
November 29, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss, nobody should have to go through having one of their children pass before they do. Jacob was a good guy and he did not deserve what happened. I hope he lives on forever in all his friends and families memories of him.
Lorna Klein
November 29, 2017
Am so sorry! My heart aches for you. Am praying that God will give you the strength to carry on, as I have had to do! Call if I can help!!
Tim and Cindy Bradley
November 29, 2017
Walerko Family,
Our hearts ache with you over this terrible loss. We are praying for all of you at this very difficult time. We have many amazing memories of Jacob in Collide Youth Group at First Baptist Church in Mentone.
Dawn Derouin
November 29, 2017
I didn't know Jacob personally, but I've been a regular at Meijer for years! Jacob was the one worker there that shined above all others, he was so very friendly, up lifting, and positive, with a smile that would brighten your day, our short chats about life will always be remembered rest in God's arms, heaven gained a beautiful soul!
PJ Walerko
November 29, 2017
So incredibly saddened by Jacobs passing! I will never forget his humor and fun loving attitude. All of your kids are always such a joy to be around. I will surely miss him, but find peace in hope in knowing that our savior, Jesus Christ has overcome death. He brings hope to the hopeless and comfort to the hurting. I pray that you find that peace in love in Jesus! Praying for you all during this time of grief and rememberance. 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18
Jianna Hoot
November 29, 2017
His passing left a hole in my life. He was my hero and angel in life and will continue in death. My heart mind and soul goes out to his amazing parents and siblings. I wont even say im sorry for your loss because it was more then that. There is not a day that goes by that he isnt on my mind. I take him every where I go. Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Walerko for raising one of the best men, kindest, most respectful, hard working, giving, talented, inspiring and wonderful person Ive had the honor and blessed opportunity to meet. I look forward to the day I can see my best friend and catch up on all thats happened in the absence. May comfort, peace and solace find their way into your hearts and lives. For death is but a new beginning into paradise
Lorna Klein
November 28, 2017
Am so sorry! My heart aches for you. Am praying that God will give you the strength to carry on, as I have had to do! Call if I can help!!
Dawn Lawson
November 28, 2017
My thoughts & prayers are with Jacob's friends & family. My daughter, Chasity worked with him at IHOP and always came home with positive comments about Jacob. He had a huge heart & will be missed.
Regina Bruce Lackey
November 28, 2017
We are so sorry for Your Family's loss !
Debra Zawlocki
November 28, 2017
Your smile and joy will be missed, Jacob.
Debra Zawlocki
November 28, 2017
Your smile and joy will be missed, Jacob
Lisa Seitz
November 28, 2017
We are so sorry for the loss of Jacob! He is with the angels now. Prayers for the family.
Angie Davis
November 28, 2017
RIP Jacob, we love u
Kevin Reffitt
November 28, 2017
Sorry for your loss . YOU are in my prayers .
Robin Trimm
November 28, 2017
My condolences on your terrible loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to Jacob's family and friends.
Marcia and Steve Marret
November 28, 2017
We are so very sorry for your loss of Jacob!
What a wonderful son, brother, grandson and friend he had been.
Our hearts are so sad for you!
We pray that justice will be served.
Rest In Peace you angel!
Robert Woods
November 28, 2017
I am going to miss you, we had a lot of fun together. I will always remember the sign story and you running down the road with it screaming at the top of your lungs. It hurts that you are gone
Brenda Snyder
November 28, 2017
We do not know you,however our hearts break for you and your family.
Please know we are lifting you all up in prayer.
Sincerely,
Edward L. Snyder and Brenda S. Snyder
Angela Hash
November 28, 2017
You were a one of a kind amazing person! I will miss our long wonderful late night conversations and the funny text messages about the most random things at the most random times, but most of all I'll miss you, who you were, and that smile you almost always had!! This isn't goodbye though, it's just I'll see you later!! Until then I'll forever have you in my heart. Rest easy my friend, you will truly be missed!!! My prayers and heart is with your family as they suffer threw this tragedy as well!!
Tom and Debbie Mills
November 28, 2017
Walerko Family, Our deepest sympathies on the loss of Jacob.
The Mills Family
Tom, Debbie
Levi & Trina & Sons
Lucas
Betty Johnson
November 28, 2017
I'm just a citizen of Ft. Wayne wanting to send my heartfelt condolences to this family. From all I've seen Jacob was a wonderful guy.
My heart goes out to each & every one of you. May God bless & hold you close at this time & well beyond. I'm so so sorry this happened.
Bailey [email protected]
November 28, 2017
Amelia
Rev. Chris Spears
November 28, 2017
Sorry for your loss. Jacob was a great person. I remember the friendship we had that we had as a younger kid at OBBC. If you need anything please email.
Patty Mitchell
November 28, 2017
My heart aches for your family, thoughts and prayers to you all
Brittani Chilson
November 27, 2017
Walerko family, we don't even know the right words to say, but we are praying for you all. We loved having Jacob in youth group, and he was always able to bring smiles to our faces! Sending much love and prayers!
Ron Goote
November 28, 2017
My thoughts and prayers to Jacob and family
Denise Stump Cordell
November 27, 2017
I love you Jacob. You were so kindhearted and had such a good heart. I will miss you terribly....Aunt Denise
Heather Larson
November 27, 2017
Jacob was the nicest person and incredible to work with. He never complained even when we complained about something. He was always the first person to volunteer to help out or do something. He constantly went out of his way to do things he never needed to do. Jacob was forever helpful. Even if it was just to open the door for us in the morning when we came in. Jacob was incredible at bringing in smiles or a roll of the eyes in his childish antics. We found bouncy balls or nerf gun bullets on the shelves. Jacob would do the jobs we didn't want to do like move the wood pallets. I'm so sorry for the loss of this wonderful human being. Jacob didn't deserve to be taken from us and I won't ever forget last year when Jen was in the hospital and he spent hours there with her coloring in princess coloring books for her. He was so giving and couldn't have been a better person.
Phillis Farrell
November 27, 2017
My prayers are with all.it was my pleasure to work with you.
Theresa Maroney
November 27, 2017
I will miss your smile jacob! My deepest sympathy to your family
Carl Abbott
November 27, 2017
Rest in Peace my friend
Debbie Sherrill
November 27, 2017
My deepest sympathy is with the whole family. Prayers for healing sent. If I can help in anyway let me know
tony lockhart
November 27, 2017
Rest in Peace young man. a dad
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