Dr. Rene M. Jacobs

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Dr. Rene M. Jacobs

Word has been received of the death of Dr. Rene M. Jacobs, 83, formerly of Putnam County, who died June 4 at the home of his daughter.

Born in 1924 in The Philippines, he practiced medicine in Coatesville, Greencastle, Hamilton, Ohio, Plainfield, Honolulu, and Sacramento, Calif.

He was married for more than 49 years to Carol Ann Jacobs, who died Jan. 24, 2007.

Surviving are children Scott M. Jacobs and wife Lorie, Beverly Sullivan and husband Colin, Judy Hopper, Randy Jacobs and wife Lisa, and Tracey Ponce and husband Carlos; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A memorial gathering was conducted June 17.