Dave was born to Glenn and Millie Jacoby on December 29, 1953. He was the 6th of 9 children.
Dave always found adventure wherever he was, whether he was road-tripping, spelunking,
whitewater rafting, or riding chunks of ice down the Conewago Creek.
Dave came from a family of furniture makers, and he developed a talent for woodworking at a
young age. He followed in his fatherâs footsteps and became a master craftsman. People knew
that he could make whatever they needed out of wood, and you can find his work in places from
the Dobbin House in Gettysburg to the new Carmelite monastery in Fairfield. His furniture and
woodwork is in homes, churches, and businesses from New England to the Carolinas.
He dedicated his life to Christ as a young adult, and remained a faithful follower for the rest of
his life. When Dave was a young believer he realized that communication was a weakness of
his, and he asked God to help him grow in that area. Many people now mention his ability to
make them feel welcome as one of his greatest strengths.
Dave will be deeply missed by his wife of 40 years, Nickolina Jacoby; as well as his children,
Emmanuel, Bethany, Luther, and Sarah; and his seven grandchildren, Eden, David, Micah,
Asher, Jace, Emma, and Miles. He is also remembered by his living siblings, Bill, Mary, Sandy,
and Randy.
He joins his parents, Glenn and Mildred; as well as his siblings who have passed before him,
Jeanne, Peggy, Steve, and Gayle.
The Jacoby family asks that in lieu of flowers or gifts, you honor Daveâs memory by reading the
gospel of John. There will be a memorial open house held at Living Bible Fellowship Church,
895 Coleman Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325 on Saturday, May 13th between 1-3pm to write or
share memories of Dave and celebra
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