David James Jakoubek, 73, of Raymond, Nebraska passed away May 25, 2024. He was born December 29, 1950, in Lincoln, Nebraska to Jim and Virginia (Drewel) Jakoubek.
Dave married Kathy Maxon on February 5, 1968, and were married for 55 years. Dave and Kathy moved to an acreage outside of Raymond and lived for 49 years until his death.
Dave worked for the Lancaster County Department of Engineering for 48 years. He worked out of the Emerald/Malcolm area his whole career, as well as Saunder County Precinct on the weekends. Dave truly loved his job and made many friends along the way.
Dave enjoyed being outside most of the time tending to his garden, trees, and mowing. He loved to cook, bake (for others as well) his music, drinking a cold PBR along the way, where you became family to him.
Dave enjoyed his Czech heritage, attended numerous festivals, and his granddaughters Danielle “Queen” and Caroline “Princess”.
Family members include his mother Virginia; his loving wife Kay; daughter Theresa Patzel; son Brad (Gretchen) Jakoubek; daughter Erin (Rob) Kouma; grandchildren Danielle Zimmerman, Katrina Patzel, Caroline Anthony Kouma, Julian, Jocelyn, and Presley Graceland Jakoubek; sister Julie Jakoubek; brothers Mark (Mona) Jakoubek and Lloyd (Teri) Jakoubek; in-laws Terry (Jeri) Maxson, Cindy (Jerry) Otto, and Jeanie (Ray) Lamborn; many nieces, nephews, and friends; close family friends Bob, Tracy, Skylar and Jhordyn Kirkpatrick and Basset Girls.
Preceded in death by his father Jim Jakoubek, brother Loren Jakoubek, mother-in-law Lois Maxson, brothers-in-law David Maxson, Don Maxson, and Dennis Maxson.
Funeral service: 2:00 pm Friday, May 31, 2024, Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street with Pastor Art Phillips officiating. Luncheon will follow the service at Hot Spot in Raymond.
Visitation one hour prior to service.
A private family graveside will be held at a later date.
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Our families have known each other forever. Dave and Cathy are my parents neighbors. They are first class people. After my dad passed Dave would stop and check in on my my mom. Sometimes delivering amazing cinnamon rolls that he had baked. We will all miss Dave
– Steve
I remember going to school at Malcolm with the Jakoubek family, esp Dave and Julie. Sorry for your loss.
– Ruth Schmale Ainsworth
Went to Sunday School with both Dave and Kathy. Went to high school with Dave. His humor was not always appropriate but so darn funny. He and his “Kat” were definitely soul mates.
– Kathy Benischek
Dave was quite the character! I first met Dave and Kathy through a mutual friend, Don Sabata. This was decades ago! We were all in our teens, barely old enough to drive. As a matter of fact, I don’t think Kathy was old enough to drive! Anyway, we remained friends for a long time and many memories are coming back to me. Dave nearly always had a smile or a smirk on his face and ready to tell a story or listen to one.
– Vicki Phillips
So many memories, it’s hard to narrow them down. He loved to spoil all his “girls” at softball and basketball tournaments (all 10+ including Shorty). He also loved to joke about all the “Dave’s” proclaiming he was Crazy Dave but ultimately he was and will always be Grandpa Dave. We’ll miss his orneriness. Hugs to all of his loved ones. Rest in peace sweet friend.
– Nikki Small
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