Wayne O. Jacobi Jr., 92, of Ballwin, MO, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born December 22, 1929 in East St. Louis to Wayne and Flossie (Smith) Jacobi. Wayne was a veteran of the United States Navy. He married the love of his life, Dorothy Eck 72 years ago. Wayne retired from Southwestern Bell. He loved all sports but was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He was also a huge fan of
“Crossfire”, his son, Wayne’s band. Wayne was a handyman who built several of their family homes. He had a passion for traveling and truly lived his life to the fullest. Wayne also enjoyed the casino, especially playing video poker. His family was most important to him. He cherished his wife, Dorothy, along with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was the rock of their family and the strongest man they have ever known. Wayne will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his loving wife of 72 years, Dorothy Jacobi; children, Wayne R. (Carol) Jacobi, Laura (Eric) Van Hook and Steve Jacobi; grandchildren, Jacob Jacobi, Paul Jacobi, Ashley (Chris) Zweigart, Alex (Tania) Hardt, Casey (Aaron) Brauer and Jacob Van Hook; great-grandchildren, Ellie Zweigart, Morgan Brauer and Abigail Brauer; several nieces, nephews and other extended family.
Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 12:00pm in Lake View Funeral Home, 5000 N. Illinois St., Fairview Heights, IL 62208 with visitation from 10:00am until time of service. Interment to follow in Lake View Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.
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