He was born in Wood River, IL on June 7, 1931, to the late Paul and Martha (nee Wheeler) Sheaffer; beloved husband of Edith M. Sheaffer (nee Winingar); loving father of Debra (Rick) Townsand; dear grandfather of Dianna Townsand and Danna Townsand; dear brother of Betty Pounds, Freda E. Lawrence and the late Laura Titsworth, Fannie Howland and Mabel Pounds; dear uncle and friend to many.
Jacob was a member of Parkton Assembly of God Church, Arnold VFW Post 2593, and the American Legion 910, Imperial, MO.
A visitation for Jacob will be held Wednesday, February 7, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Hoffmeister South County Chapel, 1515 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63125.
Funeral service will be celebrated 1:00 pm in the funeral home chapel.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jacob's memory to ASPCA or The Humane Society would be appreciated.
Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan, Jefferson Barracks, MO 63125.