John Patrick Jacupke

John Patrick Jacupke was born October 27, 1954 to Jerry and Helen Jacupke. John’s family lived in Hastings, Nebraska where he attended Hastings Public Schools and graduated from Hastings Senior High in 1973. The following fall, John enrolled in the University of Nebraska where he was active in Beta Theta PI Fraternity, as well as in sports and social activities. After four and a half years, he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree.

Following graduation, he stayed in Lincoln where he was employed by IBM. Four years later John’s interest in investments led him to accept a position with E.F. Hutton and Co. in North Palm Beach, Florida. After Hutton’s demise, John continued in investments. For many years, until his death, he was a Registered Investment Adviser and Financial Planner, affiliated with Raymond James financial Services in North Palm Beach, Florida.

He was married to the former Lorraine Bauer. After seven years the couple divorced.

Despite a busy schedule he found time for other interests: his beloved Nebraska family, gardening, cooking, entertaining, drawing, music, sports, and participation in The Kind Foundation, the PGA Foundation Board and private philanthropies. In addition to contact with his dear Florida friends, he kept in touch with many friends from years past, all friends a source of joy in his life.

John was preceded in death by his father, the late Jerry Jacupke; his brother, Jay Jacupke; and his niece, Emily Barta. Survivors include the following: his mother, Helen Jacupke; step-mother Donna Jacupke; sister, Paula Barta (Mars. John); brother-in-law John Barta; sister, Julie Jacupke; sister-in-law, Karen Jacupke, wife of Jay Jacupke; nephew, Ryan Carlson and his wife, Paula; nieces Jessica Jacupke and Jenna Jacupke; nephew Jordan Jacupke; two grandnieces, Leah and Sarah Carlson.

Family will receive guests starting at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, July 3rd with memorial services to begin at 7:00 PM, Aycock-Riverside Funeral and Cremation Center, 1112 Military Trail, Jupiter. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Save the Children.