![]() Orville is survived by his children, Larry Jacobi, Donna (Mark) Stolze, Brian (Sherrie) Jacobi, LeeRoy (Jean Felzkowski) Jacobi, and Lisa (Rene) Neiter son-in-law, Leslie Merriam 17 grandchildren 29 great-grandchildren with 2 on the way 7 great-great grandchildren with 1 on the way sister-in-law, Norma Jean Thompson and extended family and friends. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time camping and going “down the road a piece.” Orville was a kind and proud man and he will be deeply missed by anyone whose life he touched. He appreciated and supported the small, local “mom-and-pop” stores. He loved his family more than anything, so much so, he officially retired to become his wife’s full-time caregiver. After retiring from Excel, he and his family moved back to Wausau, and he began driving for Zientara Fleet. When Connor Industries closed, Orville and his family moved to Shelbyville, Indiana, where, because of his high qualifications, he accepted a job as Plant Manager with Excel Wood Products, Co. He spent most his life, 33 years, working for Connor Forest Industries as an Inventory Control Supervisor and truly enjoyed what he did. His work career found him employed as a service station worker at Art Tilden’s Service Center and as a truck driver for Harold Zastrow Trucking. Orville and Adeline were very faithful and were active members with Zion Lutheran Church in the Town of Easton. Orville was a member of the American Legion and was honored to have gone on the Honor Flight in May of 2013. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Master Sergeant. He was active for two years and was in the reserves for thirty. ![]() Orville enlisted in the United States Army and served during the Korean Conflict. He took great pride in the farm life and raised his children to appreciate the values of hard work. Together, they operated a farm and were members of the Famer’s Union. He married the love of his life, Adeline Wethern, on July 19, 1952, at the Wausau Church of the Nazarene. Orville was born June 9, 1931, in the Town of Holton to the late Herbert and Amanda (Junker) Jacobi. Orville Harold Jacobi, 92, of Aniwa, died July 19, 2023, at Tomahawk Health Services, Tomahawk surrounded by his loving family. ![]()
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