Obituary of Orlie Jacob

Orlie David Jacob was born in Toledo on March 17, 1942. He was born from the union of the late Raymond Rudolph Jacob and Mary Jane (Smith) Jacob Mockbee. Orlie attended Clay High School he enlisted in the United States Marines Corps serving his country honorably during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Orlie was a hardworking man and led his four children by example. For thirty years he was employed as a Journeyman Hammerman at the Dana Corporation retiring in 1989. Retirement was short lived as he returned to employment as a Test Track Technician with Ford Motor Company in Dearborn for an additional fourteen years. Orlie also took time to serve his community as a volunteer firefighter for LaSalle Township Fire Department. He seemed to make friends wherever he went. This was due in part his great sense of humor which made him the life of the party and his laid back personality making him a joy to be around. Orlie enjoyed staying active. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed bowling, softball, and golf. He also loved to play cards, especially Texas Hold-em and Yahtzee. He was also very proud of his grandchildren. Orlie, age 73 of Monroe, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. He was surrounded by his loving family. His passing was preceded by his parents. To cherish his memory, Orlie will be lovingly remembered by Carla Jean Jacob; two daughters: Dana L. Jacob of Laingsburg, Michigan and Karan M. (Dennis) Roudebush of Toledo; two sons: Mark R. Jacob of Erie and David C. (Peggy) Jacob of LaSalle; three sisters: Kay (Daniel "Sonny") Downes, Sharon (Joe) Szakovits, Kellie (David) Bair; one brother: Tim (Janet) Mockbee; and six grandchildren: Jennifer Jacob, Tayler Jacob, Madison Jacob, Ethan Jacob, Emma Jacob and Austyn Roudebush. Friends may gather on Friday, October 23, 2015 from 2:00pm until 8:00pm at Merkle Funeral Service 14567 South Dixie Highway (734) 241-7070. A Celebration of His Life will take place at 10:00am on Saturday, October 24, 2015, also at Merkle's with Reverend Tim Iocoangeli, Associate Pastor of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church officiating. Procession will follow to Roselawn Memorial Park in LaSalle for burial. Memorial donations are suggested to LaSalle Township Fire Department or Promedica Monroe Hospice. Online guests may leave words of comfort and inspiration by visiting www.merklefs.com ; Online Tributes page.