Gerald E. Jacobs Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gerald E. Jacobs of Plains, Kansas, who passed away on August 24, 2022 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Peter Jacobs and Felicitas Herrman Jacobs; his stepfather Aaron Marx; and his siblings, Melvin, Casper Jacobs and Eileen Dreher.
He is survived by: his wife Lela Mae Baalman of Wichita, KS; his brother Cap; his children, Lori Fleming (Rich) of Copeland, Kansas, Rhonda Cook (Dave) of Parker, Arizona, Shawn Jacobs (Kathy) of Plains and Dana Handy (Jerrod) of Wichita, Kansas; his grandchild Cami Faust (Mike) of Houston, TX; his children, Brendon Cook (April) of Flagstaff, AZ, Taly Thiessen (Mark) of Houston, TX, Savannah Downing (Marc) of Ellis, KS, Brandi Gomez (John), Rani Simon (Bryce) of Lakin, KS, Deni Thill (Nolan) of Garden City, KS, Rebi Ross (Kelby) of Plains, KS, Daley Handy of Independence, KS and Jacey Handy of Denver, CO; his siblings, Alice Preedy of Keiser, OR and Dennis Jacobs (Wendy) of Rogersville, TN.; Jeanie. He is also survived by 21 great-grandchildren.
Memorials to Catholic Charities.
