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Steve leaves his loving wife of 21 years, Sally J. Jacobs; sister, Jan Lou (Charles) Donohue of Ravenna; son, Jordan David (Laura) Jacobs and grandson, Jasper; stepson, Benjamin J. (Mariah) McKinney and grandsons, Benjamin L. and Everett; granddaughters, Bryce and Emersyn.
He also leaves his second kids dogs, Zora and Bosch; cat, Hunter. Steve always loved animals and quickly became friends with all he met.
Graduating from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1974, Steve ran cross country and was on the track and field team and lettered in both. While in high school he trained for and ran the Boston Marathon with his father, John Jacobs.
Steve loved to build model cars, winning 1st place in class at the Piston Car Show in Cleveland, Ohio in 2022. He won best built engine at the North Coast Automotive Show in Copley, Ohio in 2024..
His wishes were no service or viewing- you can donate to the Portage County APL in Steve's honor @ Portageapl.org.
He is loved and will be missed by all that knew him.
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Jordan Jacobs
August 30, 2025
Dad with baby Jasper.
Jordan Jacobs
August 29, 2025
Steve in his 1957 TR3 photographed in 2002~2003
Jordan Jacobs
August 29, 2025
Go Karting with my Dad
Edward D Zeller
August 28, 2025
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