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David Jakubowski Obituary
David D. Jakubowski passed away unexpectedly at Toledo Hospital surrounded by his family on September 13, 2019. He was the youngest of six children born to George and Helen Jakubowski on February 23, 1935.
Dave was a 1953 graduate of Woodward High School, a veteran of the Korean War, and a retired Captain of the Toledo Fire Department. He was an accomplished athlete playing varsity baseball in high school, and in later years golfing with six holes-in-one. Dave was an avid Ohio State football fan.
Dave was a devoted and loving husband, father and Jaja (grandfather). He married Helen (Sandlin) Jakubowski, his high school sweetheart, on September 26, 1953. They enjoyed 65 years together raising a large family. He will be greatly missed at all of the family gatherings.
Dave was predeceased by his parents, and his sisters Tessie, Veronica, Rosie, and Margie, and survived by his brother Albert (Hy). He is also survived by his wife Helen; his children Douglas (Kay) Jakubowski and their children, Jeremy, Jonathan (Missy), Joy (Dave), Joseph (Jeanyne), Julianna (Dario), and Joanna (Jose); Kelly (Gregg) Emch and their son Matt; Jim (Tracy) Jakubowski, and their children Kyle and Claire; and Beth Estep, and her children Josh (Davina) and Sarah (Brandyn); and 17 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Monday from 4-7 p.m. in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Ave. where a Last Alarm service will begin at 6:30 p.m. Funeral services will begin in the funeral home on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. with burial following at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Champions in Action, Inc., P.O. Box 49, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402. To send his family online condolences, please visit www.ansberg-west.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Jakubowski
Christine Wisniewski
September 22, 2019
KELLY, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR FATHERS PASSING. I HAVE JUST HERD ABOUT IT. THOUGH WE HAVE NOT BEEN CLOSE IN THE PAST YEARS MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND THE FAMILY. YOUR ALL IN MY PRAYERS. GOD BLESS
September 19, 2019
RIP SIR AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE IN WAR AND AS A RESPECTED FIREFIGHTER. CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.
Rochelle Peters
September 16, 2019
Dear Jakubowski Family, You have our deepest sympathy. We loved Jaja very much. He will be greatly missed. Love, Ken and Rochelle Peters
Sherry Paquette
September 16, 2019
Our condolences to your mother, Beth and you Kelly as well as your families. May time soften the pain of your father's passing and bring you peaceful smiles remembering your favorite times together.
Sherry Paquette
Michael and Ashley Paquette
Chad and Dani (Paquette) Branum
Mary Anne Johnson Nanney
September 16, 2019
Helen , Kelly, Greg, Mat and all of your family; My deepest condolences, prayers and love go out to you. What a beautiful legacy your father, husband , grandfather has left behind. Beautiful family legacy.
Love, Mary Anne Johnson Nanney
Sue Sandlin
September 16, 2019
Words can't express how blessed I feel to have been a part of Uncle Dave, Aunt Helen, & their children's lives. Amazing family. Without trying, a very good example for me. Have missed but I've NEVER FORGOTTEN everyone. My thoughts & prayers are with you. Uncle Dave, I truly loved who U were Make em Smile!
JIM CLARK
September 16, 2019
HELEN AND FAMILY.
IT IS ALWAYS HARD TO SAY GOODBYE TO AN OLD FRIEND,AND A WOODWARD CLASSMATE, AND A FELLOW FIREFIGHTER.
Thomas sandlin
September 15, 2019
Aunt Helen, and the Jakubowski family We are so saddened to hear of the passing of uncle Dave. He was a good man with a kind heart. I have so many great childhood memories of the both of you. I hope they have good golf courses in heaven for him to play.
Love
Tom and Sandy
September 15, 2019
Dr. Emch, so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. It sounds like he was an awesome man. My prayers are with you and your family.
Peg Stafford
September 15, 2019
To the Family of Mr. Jakubowski,
May the many memories of happy times spent together help carry all of you through your loss.
My sincerest condolences,
Nancy Milner
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