Asleep in Jesus, on Saturday, August 25, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Caroline Taubel (nee Reining); loving father of the late Helga (surviving Tyrone) Rupert; cherished grandfather of Christopher (Bridget) Rupert; dear brother of Caroline (Joseph) Messmer and the late George (surviving Ella) Taubel; dear uncle of Eric, Sue, Barbara, Karin and Monika; our dearest great-uncle, relative and friend to many. Jakob was a proud member of The German Cultural Society of St. Louis.
Services: Visitation at KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, on Wednesday, August 29 from 10 a.m. until service time at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Alzheimer’s Association appreciated.