Gerald V. Jakob “Jake,” age 82.

Gerald V. Jakob “Jake,” age 82, left this life on January 13, 2025, at his home in Branson West, Missouri, surrounded by his wife and loving family. He was born on December 1, 1942, in Ravenna, Nebraska at his grandparents’ house, the only child to Freddie and Pearl (Wagner) Jakob. Jake grew up on the family farm in rural Nebraska and graduated from Ravenna High School in 1961.

Working for the Bureau of Reclamation for thirty-three years, Jake retired at the age of 52. He enjoyed riding quads in the desert, gardening, and watching the Green Bay Packers. Jake also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends camping, earning him the title “camper grandpa.” He was devoted to the Lord and spent time daily focusing on his faith.

Jake was preceded in death by his parents: Freddie and Pearl Jakob and his son-in-law, Tom.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Jakob; five children: Allen (Susan) Jakob, Sheila (Brian) Lockhorn, Amy Sassatelli, Sharon (Julian) Martinez, and Sarah (Johnny) Schrunk; fourteen grandchildren: Delaney (Andy) Labenz, Amber Summey, Halleigh (Brady) Standage, Kayla (fiancé Alan) Martinez, Nicolas Sassatelli, Kade Lockhorn, Cameron (Dalton) Wemer, Molly Sassatelli, Jack (Halee) Schrunk, Chase Lockhorn, Michael Jakob, David Martinez, Sedona Schrunk, and Marina Schrunk; four great-grandsons; many other family members; and a host of friends from “the gym” and “the ranch.”

Jake requested no formal service, but a family get together will happen at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family at Bonnie Jakob, c/o Sarah Schrunk, 6702 State Hwy DD, Branson West, Missouri 65737, for later designation to Compassus Hospice of Branson, Missouri, and Southern Stone County EMS. Both organizations have been extremely compassionate during a time of need. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks. To leave on online condolence or memory, please visit www.cremationsoftheozarks.com.