Larry Jacoba

Larry Jacoba, 81, Yarmouth, died, September 28, 2018. Born November 1, 1936 in Burlington to Dale and Lucille Reif Jacoba. February 12, 1960 he married Daisy Owens in Burlington. He was a 1955 graduate of Yarmouth High School; served in the National Guard; and was a member of Peace Lutheran Church. Larry worked at C&E; owned and operated Yarmouth Oil and Yarmouth Café. He volunteered at Great River Medical Center driving the shuttle bus. He enjoyed hobby farming, sightseeing, sitting by the river watching the boats, fishing, and was a past member of the New London Country Club. Besides his wife, Larry is survived by sons, Craig, West Burlington and Jeffrey, Yarmouth; four granddaughters; three great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Ann Walljasper, Mt. Pleasant; four nieces. He was preceded by his parents and son David in infancy. The service will be 11:00 Friday at Peace Lutheran Church, Prairie Grove. Rev. Kathleen Wohlers officiating. Immediately following the service, lunch will follow with burial later at Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis. Visitation will begin at noon Thursday at Elliott Chapel with the family present from 5 – 7 PM. A memorial has been established. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.