FELTON - Jacob D. "Jake" Speicher passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.
Jake was born in Lewisburg, Penn., to the late Manuel and Catherine (Yoder) Speicher. He worked as a plumber for 35 years for J.T. Richardson. Much of his free time was spent outdoors, enjoying hobbies such as fishing, crabbing, and gardening.
He is survived by his two children, David Speicher of Felton, and Manuel Speicher of Chambersburg, Penn.; his stepson, Tom Simpler of Hartly; as well as his eight grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at 12 p.m., in the chapel of Berry-Short Funeral Home, 217 Main Street, Felton, DE 19943, where friends may call after 11 a.m. Interment will be in Hopkin's Cemetery.