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David 'Huey' Jakob, 70
David A. "Huey" Jakob, 70, of Grand Island, died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at CHI Health St. Francis Grand Island.
Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 4 at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Rev. Joseph G. Broudou will be the celebrant. Interment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3 at Curran Funeral Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the family for designation at a later date. You are welcome to give your condolences at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under Huey's obituary. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family.
David was born Dec. 10, 1951, in Grand Island. He was the son of Henry and Norma (Ewoldt) Jakob. He grew up in Grand Island graduating from GISH School in 1970. David married Jean A. Frahm in 1980, and made Grand Island their home. He enjoyed family and friends, his evening drives around town, putting puzzles together, and cards with his Platt-Duetsche friends. Huey was a gracious person, constantly doing anonymous random "Acts of Kindness" and enjoyed his grandchildren. He was an avid sports enthusiast and a thoroughbred horse racing fan since his high school days. Jean died in 2011. Huey later met Dee Garcia and they were married on July 14, 2018. They cherished their time together and loved the company of their dog, Max.
Huey is survived by his wife, Dee Jakob of Grand Island; stepchildren, Terri (Mike) Kopy of Lawrence, Kan., Jodi (Mark) Hayward of Parkville, Mo., Emily (Leo) Martinez of Grand Island, Josie (Tyler) Young of Grand Island, Sonny (Karla) Hinojos of Yuma, Ariz., Kathy (Marty) Servin of Round Rock Austin, Texas; brother, Dennis (Jan) Jakob of Grand Island. Others left to cherish his memory include his grandchildren, Brian (Angela) Kopy, Katie (Willie) O'Quinn, Nathan (Kendall) Hayward, Mallory (Jeremy) Melcher-Post, and Ariana Hayward, Luis, Liliana, Leo Jr., Julian, Matthew, Scarlett, Samantha, Zoey; great-grandchildren, Lincoln, Mason, Kaylie, Kylie, Kynlie, Keelie, and Ellie Jo; nephews, Jay and Jon; and niece, Jill.
Huey is preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Jean.
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Ashlee Cox
November 3, 2022
Dee and family, my heart hurts for all of you because I know how close you were with Dave and how much love you all shared. Such a great man who made Dee very happy. You have all been on my mind and in my heart, just remember Dee, you always have a friend in me. God Bless.
Kim Masek
November 3, 2022
Dee and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Huey was one of a kind! My Mom (Nadine Bly) knew him very well and that's how I got to know him. Sure, will miss that guy! Take care and God Bless Kim
gordon hrnicek
November 3, 2022
Dennis Jakob, I am sorry for your loss. I remember your family well with fondness. Gordon Hrnicek
Mike and Rita Gauthier
November 3, 2022
Our sympathies, so very sorry for your loss.
Ann Briseno Hansen
November 3, 2022
So sorry to hear of Huey's passing. He was a special kind man. Although I haven't seen him for a few years, I know he loved his step children and grandchildren very much. I use to tell him, there are only a few people in this world like him and only a few people are recognized by one name when you hear it, like he was, Huey. Prayers to all.
Monica Ayoub McClure
November 2, 2022
My sympathies and condolences to the Jakob family. My memory of David is from many years ago as a youngster. We spent a lot of time during ball season at the Platte Duetsh.
Richard D Loewenstein
November 1, 2022
To the family and friends of Dave
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Dave ! While growing up in Grand Island Dave and I attended grade school ( Dodge ) , junior high ( Barr ) and senior high ( GISH ) together ! There are so many fond memories of those years . After moving away I wasn't in close contact with Dave. Now that he is gone I am remorseful for letting that happen . Rest in peace dear friend !
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