Larry G. Jacob
October 2, 2021
Larry G. Jacob, 81, passed away in his
home surrounded by his family on October 2, 2021.
Larry was born in Wichita, Kansas, on
June 29, 1940, the son of Arthur Homer and Clarice Aleyne (Bright)
Jacob. He grew up in rural Sedgwick County and attended Valley Center
High School, graduating with the class of 1958.
On December 16, 1961, Larry was united
in marriage to Donna Hale. The two settled in west of Valley Center,
later moving into the city of Sedgwick.
Larry was involved with agriculture his
whole life, growing up on a farm west of Valley Center. Shortly after
marriage, he started in the dairy business. Later giving that up to
start custom silage harvesting in 1971. As his sons grew up, they
joined him on the road, with Donna book-keeping and taking care of
things at home. By the mid 80’s he started working at the Halstead
Bank, followed by several years in the insurance business and also
farm management.
He and the family enjoyed many trips to
Ft. Gibson Lake. Also many trips to Colorado Springs to see family.
He was a member of the Plymouth
Congregational Church. He served on the city council and other
community and local boards.
Larry is survived by his children Mark
(Rebecca) Jacob, Rob Jacob, Rick Jacob, Christy (Aaron Gardner) Jacob
and Dee Jacob; long-time friend and companion, Sandy Giffin;
grandchildren, Drew (Ashley) Jordan, Aaron Jordan, Kaela Harrington,
Paige (Craig) Simon, Kelli Sleefe, Nicole Jacob, and nine
great-grandchildren. Many of Sandy’s grandchildren considered him
like a Grandpa too, and he loved them as his own; and brothers, Don
Jacob and Wayne Jacob.
He was preceded in death by his
parents; wife, Donna L. (Hale) Jacob; and brother, Robert Jacob.
A visitation will be from 5:00p.m. –
9:00p.m., Friday, October 8, 2021, at Petersen Funeral Home, 215 N.
Main, Newton, Kansas. A funeral service will be at 11:00a.m.,
Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Plymouth Congregational Church in
Sedgwick, Kansas. A graveside service will follow at Hillside
Cemetery in Sedgwick.
Memorial contributions in Larry’s
name may be made to Caring Hands Humane Society or The Plymouth
Congregational Church in Sedgwick.
