Samuel W. "Jake" Jacobs died on Saturday, October 15, 2011

at The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus after

a long and courageous battle with heart disease.  His wife was

by his side.

Sam was born on November 5, 1941 in Baltic to Clarence and Betty

Jacobs.  He married Vita (Kaye) Angel Jacobs on August 5, 1967.

Sam was a graduate of Baltic High School in 1959 and Ashland

College in 1964.  He spent his teaching career at Hillsdale Middle

School in Jeromesville as a social studies teacher.  He was a

much-loved teacher and coach.  Jake remained good friends with

many former students and their parents for the rest of his life.

Sam loved his farm.  He spent many long and happy hours tilling

the soil and planting his crops.  He loved the smell of freshly-turned

soil and watching his grain crops grow.

Jake, also loved his German Shepherds with each one being more

special than the last.

Sam was a recipient of several coaching awards from his students

as well as being a Hillsdale Teacher of the Year.  He was a long-time

member of the Hillsdale Teachers' Association, the Ohio Education

Association, the National Education Association, and ORTA.  Sam,also,

was a member of the Ashland Elks Club and the Jeromesville Post 749

Sons of the American Legion.

Sam was preceded in death by his beloved mother, and his father and

mother-in-law, Harry and Helen Angel.

Survivors include his wife, Vita (Kaye), his father, Clarence Jacobs of Baltic,

brothers, Errol (Alice) Jacobs of Carrollton, Mitch (Renee) Jacobs of Newark,

and a sister, Jodi (John) Brucia of Marysville.  He is also survived by a nephew,

Barry Jacobs of Dover, nieces, Kelley Jacobs of Massillon, Taylor Jacobs of

Newark and Samantha Jacobs.

In addition, Sam is survived by his in-law family; Wanda Fishel of New Philadelphia;

Bill and Ann Fender and David Sr. and Nancy Angel of Dundee, Owen Angel and

Rex and Pat Angel of Sugarcreek.  Along with many nieces and nephews.

Following Sam's wishes, his body was cremated.  Services for him include calling

hours at Fickes Funeral Home in Jeromesville on Thursday, October 20, 2011 from

5-8 pm.  Interment will be on Friday, October 21, 2011 at 11:00 AM for family

and friends at a graveside remembrance service at Ridgecrest Memory Garden at

1926 Saltwell Rd. NW, Dover, OH with a luncheon following at the Dundee Church

of God on State Route 516 in Dundee.  Pastor Dixie Hendricks will be officiating.

In Lieu of flowers, those who wish may donate (in Sam's memory) to the Baltic

Alumni Scholarship Fund c/o Garaway Education Foundation, P.O. Box 340,

Sugarcreek, OH 44681, The Jeromesville Fire Department P.O. Box 102

Jeromesville, OH 44840, or The Wayne County Humane Society, 1161

Mechanicsburg Rd. Wooster, OH 44691.

Sam's family wishes to express a heart felt thank you to the staff at Autumnwood

Nursing and Rehab Center in Rittman with a special thank you to PT's Hal and

John; Aides, Julie, Jill, "Shorty", Melissa, Amber, Kristen; Director of Social Services,

Joy and Charlene Moyer, NP.  We wish to especially thank our dear friend, Carrie

Maun-Smith for being our "life line" during the months that Sam was in the hospital

in Columbus over the past year.

Online condolences may be made at www.fickesfuneralhome.com.