Charles “Jake” Jacobs

4/29/1934 – 1/7/2019

Charles “Jake” Jacobs – Skooter the Clown

Preceded in death by Mother: Lillian (Higgins); Father: William Jacobs; 1^st Wife of 28 years: Norma Lee (Usery); 2^nd Wife of 16 years: Ruth Stearns (Hayner); Survived by Children: Karen (Rod) Rodgers of Omaha, John (Susan) Jacobs of Southbridge, MA, Kurt Jacobs of Omaha; Granddaughters: Sarah and Hannah Rodgers.

The US Army trained Jake to drive a truck.  He brought his truck driving skills back to his hometown, Chicago, IL.  He drove a truck overnight while attending Roosevelt University full time.  After earning his Bachelor in Science degree in Business, Jake spent more than 25 years in the trucking industry.  Around 1986 Jake went to work for the Omaha Home for Boys.  At that same time he became involved with the Masonic Order and Shriners.  He spent many summers in area parades as Skooter the Clown as well as dedicating his time to the Shrine Circus and Mobile Nobles.  Jake was also a member of The American Legion, Post 1, the VFW, Post 2503, and the Elks Lodge 39.

Gathering of Family and Friends 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108^th Street, Omaha, Nebraska.

Memorials to Tangier Shrine Transport Fund