Jake was born the son of Frank J Jacobs of Tracy & Louise Gervais of Currie. After 18 years on the family farm, he graduated from Immaculate Heart of Mary High School in 1942. He entered the U.S. Navy shortly after. Under the Navy's V-12 training program, he earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University and was commissioned as an officer. Upon discharge, he entered the Dominican order in River Forest, IL. He completed his studies and was ordained a Catholic priest in Dubuque, IA. He spent 23 years serving the educational and religious communities in various leadership and mentoring roles, including Principal at Fenwich High School in Oak Park, IL.
Shortly after leaving the order, he married Audree Catalano in 1969, who survived him along with his three children, Gina (Steve) Rooney, Maria (Joseph) Novotny and Mary Frances (Patrick) Anelli. He had an incredible love for his grandchildren & his unwavering faith was the foundation and legacy of his life. He brough abundant joy and wisdom to all those he touched. John passed away at his home with his loving family surrounding him.
A memorial was celebrated on May 26, 2012 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Currie, MN.
Shortly after leaving the order, he married Audree Catalano in 1969, who survived him along with his three children, Gina (Steve) Rooney, Maria (Joseph) Novotny and Mary Frances (Patrick) Anelli. He had an incredible love for his grandchildren & his unwavering faith was the foundation and legacy of his life. He brough abundant joy and wisdom to all those he touched. John passed away at his home with his loving family surrounding him.
A memorial was celebrated on May 26, 2012 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Currie, MN.
Jake was born the son of Frank J Jacobs of Tracy & Louise Gervais of Currie. After 18 years on the family farm, he graduated from Immaculate Heart of Mary High School in 1942. He entered the U.S. Navy shortly after. Under the Navy's V-12 training program, he earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University and was commissioned as an officer. Upon discharge, he entered the Dominican order in River Forest, IL. He completed his studies and was ordained a Catholic priest in Dubuque, IA. He spent 23 years serving the educational and religious communities in various leadership and mentoring roles, including Principal at Fenwich High School in Oak Park, IL.
Shortly after leaving the order, he married Audree Catalano in 1969, who survived him along with his three children, Gina (Steve) Rooney, Maria (Joseph) Novotny and Mary Frances (Patrick) Anelli. He had an incredible love for his grandchildren & his unwavering faith was the foundation and legacy of his life. He brough abundant joy and wisdom to all those he touched. John passed away at his home with his loving family surrounding him.
A memorial was celebrated on May 26, 2012 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Currie, MN.
Shortly after leaving the order, he married Audree Catalano in 1969, who survived him along with his three children, Gina (Steve) Rooney, Maria (Joseph) Novotny and Mary Frances (Patrick) Anelli. He had an incredible love for his grandchildren & his unwavering faith was the foundation and legacy of his life. He brough abundant joy and wisdom to all those he touched. John passed away at his home with his loving family surrounding him.
A memorial was celebrated on May 26, 2012 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Currie, MN.
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