Jacob Walter Shank Obituary
The world bids farewell to Jacob Walter Shank of Hagerstown, Maryland, departing on August 15, 2025 at the age of 91. Jacob leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jacob Walter Shank to show support.
As Jacob departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Jacob may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Jacob leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Garrett Eugene and Margaret Louise Shank (Hastings); his brother John Shank; and his half-brothers, Medford and Harold Shank.
He is survived by: his wife Imogene "Gene" Shank; his son Brian Shank (Lisa); his grandchildren, Amanda Bowers (Joshua), Alexis Shank and Adam Shank; and his great grandchild Jacob Bowers.
Memorial donations may be made to Shanktown Cemetery Association, c/o Daniel Gehr, 11274 Gehr Road, Big Pool, MD 21711 or Hospice of Washington County, 1710 Underpass Way, Ste. 300, Hagerstown, MD 21740. Keep Jacob 'Jake''s legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
