Gerald David "Jerry" Jacober
April 15, 1941 ~ November 21, 2020
Gerald David "Jerry" Jacober, 79, of Holts Summit, Missouri, died Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Boone Hospital Center, Columbia, Missouri.
He was born on April 15, 1941, in Highland, Illinois, the son of the late Oliver Francis Jacober and Norma Ann Federer Jacober.
He was married on August 19, 1967, in St. Louis to Norma Jean Hackbarth. He was later married on February 25, 1995, in San Francisco, California, to Linda Louise Kempker Kramp who survives at the home.
Mr. Jacober received his education from Saint Boniface Catholic Elementary School, Edwardsville, Illinois; Saint Paul High School, Highland, Illinois; and Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois.
He served as an insurance claims adjuster for thirty years and as Medical Malpractice Claims Manager for twenty years before retiring from Hospital Services Group in Jefferson City.
A member of Saint Peter Catholic Church in Jefferson City, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, he enjoyed fishing, boating, and golf. He also enjoyed the Heart of Missouri Corvette Club, the Wine-O-Likes, and polishing his "Jacober White" vehicles and his Corvette convertible "GUD-TYM." He will always be remembered for his colorful one-liners and his particular affinity for Dewars Scotch. Above all else, he cherished great times with his loving family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and his special canine friend, "Fred."
During his retirement he volunteered with the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Jefferson City.
Other survivors include three children, Todd (Susan) Jacober, Hartsburg, Missouri; Andrew (Connie) Jacober, Shawnee, Kansas; and Darin (Adrienne) Jacober, Columbia; six grandchildren, Nathan (Amanda) Jacober, Ashland, Missouri; Isaac Jacober, Hartsburg, Missouri; Andrea Jacober and Connor Jacober, both of Shawnee, Kansas; and Oliver Jacober and Louis Jacober, both of Columbia, Missouri; two step-children, Cory (Wendy) Kramp, Delano, Minnesota; and Gregory (Cindy) Kramp, Nixa, Missouri; four step-grandchildren, Garrett Kramp and Austin Kramp, both of Delano, Minnesota; and Katelin Kramp and Conner Kramp, both of Nixa, Missouri; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Cletus (Alice) Kempker, New Bloomfield, Missouri; Roger (Patricia) Kempker, Jefferson City; and Betty Jacober, St. Charles, Missouri; one niece, Deborah Bredeweg, Sammamish, Washington; and one nephew, Michael Jacober, Holiday Shores, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Jacober.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University, MSC 1204-414-2300, 7425 Forsyth Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63105-2161; American Diabetes Foundation, 2833-B East Battlefield, Suite 100, Springfield, MO 65804; or Habitat ReStore, 1420 Creek Trail Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, 3210 N. Ten Mile Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109 (573-893-5251) is in charge of arrangements.
Those wishing to post tributes or condolences to the family may do so at his obituary on the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born on April 15, 1941, in Highland, Illinois, the son of the late Oliver Francis Jacober and Norma Ann Federer Jacober.
He was married on August 19, 1967, in St. Louis to Norma Jean Hackbarth. He was later married on February 25, 1995, in San Francisco, California, to Linda Louise Kempker Kramp who survives at the home.
Mr. Jacober received his education from Saint Boniface Catholic Elementary School, Edwardsville, Illinois; Saint Paul High School, Highland, Illinois; and Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois.
He served as an insurance claims adjuster for thirty years and as Medical Malpractice Claims Manager for twenty years before retiring from Hospital Services Group in Jefferson City.
A member of Saint Peter Catholic Church in Jefferson City, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, he enjoyed fishing, boating, and golf. He also enjoyed the Heart of Missouri Corvette Club, the Wine-O-Likes, and polishing his "Jacober White" vehicles and his Corvette convertible "GUD-TYM." He will always be remembered for his colorful one-liners and his particular affinity for Dewars Scotch. Above all else, he cherished great times with his loving family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and his special canine friend, "Fred."
During his retirement he volunteered with the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Jefferson City.
Other survivors include three children, Todd (Susan) Jacober, Hartsburg, Missouri; Andrew (Connie) Jacober, Shawnee, Kansas; and Darin (Adrienne) Jacober, Columbia; six grandchildren, Nathan (Amanda) Jacober, Ashland, Missouri; Isaac Jacober, Hartsburg, Missouri; Andrea Jacober and Connor Jacober, both of Shawnee, Kansas; and Oliver Jacober and Louis Jacober, both of Columbia, Missouri; two step-children, Cory (Wendy) Kramp, Delano, Minnesota; and Gregory (Cindy) Kramp, Nixa, Missouri; four step-grandchildren, Garrett Kramp and Austin Kramp, both of Delano, Minnesota; and Katelin Kramp and Conner Kramp, both of Nixa, Missouri; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Cletus (Alice) Kempker, New Bloomfield, Missouri; Roger (Patricia) Kempker, Jefferson City; and Betty Jacober, St. Charles, Missouri; one niece, Deborah Bredeweg, Sammamish, Washington; and one nephew, Michael Jacober, Holiday Shores, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Jacober.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University, MSC 1204-414-2300, 7425 Forsyth Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63105-2161; American Diabetes Foundation, 2833-B East Battlefield, Suite 100, Springfield, MO 65804; or Habitat ReStore, 1420 Creek Trail Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, 3210 N. Ten Mile Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109 (573-893-5251) is in charge of arrangements.
Those wishing to post tributes or condolences to the family may do so at his obituary on the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Jerry as I new him in High School was very pleasant and competitive. We had many many “drag races” on the Trenton road. He won most of them with his ’49 Ford against my ’49 chevy. My condolences to the family.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Ralph Dudley & family
I’d only known Jerry for a few years while working as a volunteer at Habitat for Humanity. We enjoyed many visits. I always looked forward to seeing him on Thursday. He was a great man who loved all especially his family.
I enjoyed volunteering with Jerry at the Restore. Great guy! Sorry for your loss. Cork Swarens
Jerry will be missed at Habitat. Always had a smile and a friendly word. Sorry for your loss. Bob Hentges
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I shared many professional moments with you both, Linda, but one personal memory stands out. In February of ’95 you two stopped by my house after work, seeking my advice on a good place to stay during an upcoming trip to San Francisco where’d I’d spent considerable time. I offered suggestions but only later did I learn that’s where you spent your honeymoon night–Archbishop’s Mansion, I believe. What a great start to a 25-year love affair, one I’m sure continues in your heart today and always will.
jerry and I grew up in the same edwardsville neighborhood with about six others of similar age. jerry was always a good sport in any games or other ventures our gang could think up.