GAMBIER- Jacob E. Slabaugh, 69, of 22809 Deal Rd., died Saturday May 5, 2012 at his residence.
He was born Jan. 2, 1943 in Wayne Co. to the late Emanuel A. and Mary (Hershberger) Slabaugh. He married Naomi (Hershberger) Slabaugh on Oct. 12, 1965, who survives. He had made his home in Gambier for the past 22 years, and was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.
In addition to his wife, surviving are ten children; Malinda (Eli Jr.) Hershberger of Long Prairie, MN, Emanuel J. (Delila) Slabaugh of Utica, Anna (Menno) Hershberger of Walhonding, Joseph J. (Margeret) Slabaugh of St. Louisville, Mary (Enos) Swartzentruber of Long Prairie, MN, Eli J. (Leah) Slabaugh of Mt. Vernon, Rebecca (Andy) Hershberger of Howard, Christ Slabaugh of Gambier, Sammie (Annie) Slabaugh of Mt. Vernon, and Jacob Jr. (Mary) Slabaugh of Gambier, forty-seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, three brothers; Chriss Slabaugh of no permanent home, Andrew E. Slabaugh of Chaseburg, WI, and Daniel E. Slabaugh of Dalton, three sisters; Magdalena (Sam J.) Hershberger of Navarre, Anna (Abe) Yoder of Spencer, and Ada (Harvey) Miller of Utica.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters; Lovina and Emma, two daughters; Lydiann and a stillborn daughter, and two grandsons.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday May 8, 2012 at the residence, 22809 Deal Rd. Gambier, OH 43022, with Bishop Andy P. Swartzentruber officiating. Burial will follow there in the Slabaugh Cemetery. Friends may call at the home anytime. The Fischer Funeral Home in Danville is assisting the family. www.fischerfuneralhome.com
