Weaver John Jacob

Jacob JohnWeaverJanuary 6, 1936-January 23, 2012 Jacob John Weaver, 76, of Deshler, died Monday morning, January 23, 2012 in Florence, Kentucky while traveling to Florida. He was born January 6, 1936 in Jackson Township, Wood County, Ohio to the late William "Bill" and Merna (Herbert) Weaver. On August 18, 1957 he married Darlene Faith (Long) Weaver in Hoytville, Ohio and she preceded him in death on April 24, 1997. On January 11, 2003 he married Yvonne (Ickes) Phillips and she survives. Jake graduated in 1954 from Jackson Township High School and served in the U.S. Army and played trumpet in the Army Band. He was a lifetime farmer and also drove truck and sold seed for Dekalb Hybrids. Jake was a member of Hoytville United Methodist Church; he served on the McComb Schools Board of Education from 1979-1997; was co-founder, with Phil Smith, of Jackson Livestock 4-H Club; member of Ohio Farm Bureau; Wood County Cattleman’s Association; Sycamore Lodge #520 F.A.M., Deshler and Deshler American Legion Post #316. Jake enjoyed traveling to Hobe Sound, Florida in the winters and fishing. Jake is survived by his family with wife Darlene; children: Ellen (Joseph) Bechstein; Jacquelyn Weaver; Tamara Jo (Dean) Massmann; William "Andy" (Sarah) Weaver; Laurie (Ron) Crawford; grandchildren: Emily (Matt) Henry; Nicole (Justin Geen) Bechstein; Megan Massmann; Mackenzie Massmann; Tonee Weaver; Caylei Rettig; Jacob John Weaver; Delaney Weaver; Shenley Hoops; Derek Hoops; Taylor Crawford and great-granddaughter, Faith Henry. He is survived by sister, Barbara (Kenneth) Petersen; brothers, Gene (Pam) Weaver; Richard "Dick" (Kathryn Blair) Weaver. He is also survived by Yvonne’s children, Brenda (Dan) Cookson; Teresa (Richard) Lederer; Tina (Jeff) Meyer; and their children, Noah Cookson, Justin Lederer, Shelby Lederer, Cody Meyer and Lindsey Meyer. Funeral services are 11:00 a.m. on Friday at Rodenberger Funeral Home, Deshler with Linda Huffman and Rev. Thomas Hoover officiating. Graveside services with military honors will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Deshler. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials to the Hoytville United Methodist Church or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences can be made at www.rodenbergerfuneralhome.com.

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Weaver John Jacob

January 23, 2012