Helen Jacobs

Helen ‘Butch’ Jacobs, age 77, of Coldwater, died on Friday, February 9, 2018 at Celina Manor. She was born July 5, 1940 in Cincinnati to the late Norbert & Virginia (Carlin) Mescher. She married Donald Jacobs on June 20, 1959 and he died May 11, 1999. She is survived by her children: Cathy & Don Knapke of Fort Recovery, Cindy & Sam Dues of Coldwater, and Chuck & Janine Jacobs of Maria Stein; siblings: Paula & Ned Hileman of Rockford; and in-laws: Sue Mescher of Burkettsville, and Ken & Marg Jacobs of St. Henry; 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by siblings: Tom Mescher and Bill & Lois Mescher; and in-laws: Evelyn & June Haney, Art & Ruth Jacobs, Luella Jacobs, Helen & Wilbur Riegelsperger, Geraldine & Albert Theile, Lucille & Jack Meyer, and Florence & Norbert Paulus. Butch was the founder of Operation Freedom Support and a member of the Coldwater Eagles and Holy Trinity Catholic Church. She was retired from Hemmelgarn & Sons in Philothea. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Holy Trinity Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater. Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.