IN LOVING MEMORY OF
David A.
"Huey" Jakob
December 10, 1951 – October 29, 2022
Obituary
David A. "Huey" Jakob, 70, of Grand Island, NE, died Saturday, October 29, 2022, at CHI Health St. Francis Grand Island. Funeral service will be Friday, November 4, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. 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 Thursday, November 3, 2022, from 4 – 7 p.m. 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 December 10, 1951, in Grand Island, NE. 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, NE
Stepchildren, Terri (Mike) Kopy of Lawrence, KS
Jodi (Mark) Hayward of Parkville, MO
Emily (Leo) Martinez of Grand Island, NE
Josie (Tyler) Young of Grand Island, NE
Sonny (Karla) Hinojos of Yuma, AZ
Kathy (Marty Servin of Round Rock Austin, TX
Brother, Dennis (Jan) Jakob of Grand Island, NE
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.
Visitation
Curran Funeral Chapel
Thursday, November 3, 2022
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
3005 South Locust Street
Grand Island, Nebraska 68801
Funeral Service
St. Mary's Cathedral
Friday, November 4, 2022
10:30 AM
112 S. Cedar
Grand Island, Nebraska 68801
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