Norbert Raymond Jacobs, 87, passed away on July 8, 2018. Jake, as he was known, was born in Dresden, KS. He was a graduate of Leoville High School in Leoville, KS. Jake was a U.S. Air Force veteran with 22 years of service. Following military retirement, he was employed with Melonville Nursing Home/ Lakeview Manor and Crank Construction.

Survived by former spouse, Mary Jacobs, and their children and spouses; Robert and Debbie Jacobs, Patricia and John Scherer, and Sandra McCann; grandchildren, Mitchell Jacobs and Amanda and Patrick Dall'Occhio; and great grandchildren, Logan and Madeline Dall'Occhio; brothers, Herman, Elmer, Gerald, and Paul Jacobs; sister, Alverda Moellering. Preceded in death by his father and mother, Raymond and Rose Ritter Jacobs; sisters, Lavita Ferron, Camilla McCoy, and Marcella Reitcheck; brother, Alvin Jacobs; and son, Norbert Raymond Jacobs, Jr.

Jake was also survived by his friend/companion, Nancy Shepherd, and her children; son, Timothy Shepherd; grandchildren, Jillian Shepherd, Timothy "Little Timmy" Shepherd, and Blake Hickson; and four great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her daughter, Jeanette Hickson.

Memorial services will be held at a later date at All Souls Historic Church. Internment immediately following at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to All Souls Historic Church.

In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to All Souls Historic Church.

Arrangements are entrusted to DeGusipe Funeral Home and Crematory, 905 Laurel Avenue, Sanford, Florida 32771, 407-695-CARE(2273)