Adeline Jacobi

Adeline Vera Jacobi, 84, Aniwa, died early Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital, Antigo surrounded by her loving family.

Adeline was born January 30, 1932 in Clam Falls to the late Clyde and Viola (Powell) Wethern. She was a 1951 graduate of Wausau High School and married the love of her life, Orville Jacobi, on July 19, 1952 at the Wausau Church of the Nazarene. Over the years, Adeline was very active in the Farmers Union and 4H as well as with Zion Lutheran Church where she wrote programs and skits for the youth groups. She also cooked for a time at the Colonial Ballroom.

Adeline was a wonderful wife, mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother. She had a very strong faith and let her light shine. Adeline loved studying her bible. Family meant the world to her and she delighted spending time together on the annual Jacobi Family camping trips. Adeline was an excellent cook and baker, often growing many of her own vegetables and canning them to later be used. She had a beautiful voice and would light up a room with her singing. Later in life, Adeline also showed that she was fearless trying out jet skis and tubing with family.

Adeline is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, Orville; children, Larry Jacobi, Donna (Mark) Stolze, Brian (Sherrie) Jacobi, LeeRoy (Jean Felzkowski) Jacobi and Lisa (Rene) Neiter; son-in-law, Leslie Merriam; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; sister, Norma (Phillip) Thompson; sisters-in-law, Bernice Roeder and Leona Braun; and extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her children, Arlene Merriam and Lyle Jacobi; great-grandson, Zachary Merriam; siblings, Audrey (Eddie) Schulz, Kathleen (Dennis) Seehafer and Alfred Wethern.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Town of Easton (E7195 Star Road, Aniwa, WI 54408). Rev. Ryan Fehrmann will officiate. Visitation will be on Friday, June 17, at the church from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM; resuming on Saturday at 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Helke Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements; you may sign our family guestbook at helke.com.

A special word of thanks goes to Connie and Diane for their compassion; Aspirus Langlade Hospital, Le Royer Hospice and the staff and volunteers of Eastview Medical and Rehab Center.