Edward &Quot;Gene&Quot; Jakub

Edward "Gene" Jakub died Monday, December 26, 2016 at his home.

Edward "Gene" Jakub was born March 4, 1943 in Columbus, Nebraska to Edward James and Leola (Jacobs) Jakub. He received his education in Schuyler. He served in the Army Reserves from 1964-1970. Gene married Yvonne (Willers) Krohn on November 28, 1981 in Columbus. He worked for Case Implement, Central Sand & Gravel, Sands Livestock, NPP, and The Maschhoffs. He enjoyed spending time at his farm, racing cars and attending car shows and swap meets. Gene was well known in the racing circuit and was inducted into the Beatrice Speedway Racing Hall of Fame. He was gifted at repairing and fixing things. Gene was a member of the American Legion Hartman Post #84 and the Disabled American Veterans.

He is survived by:
Wife: Yvonne Jakub of Columbus
Daughter: Tammy (Ted) Dreifurst of Columbus
Daughter: Bonnie (Jay) Hauck of Minnesota
Step Son: Brent (Robin) Krohn of Blair
Step Daughter: Angela (John) Murphy of Elkhorn
Step Daughter: Shelly Stone of Columbus
Sister: Alice Kastanek of Schuyler
Brother: Carrol (Linda) Jakub of Octavia
Brother: Jim (Elaine) Jakub of Columbus
Brother: Jerome Jakub of Columbus
Brother: Terry Jakub of Schuyler
Sister: Janell (Russell) Brichacek of Omaha
Brother-in-law: Gary (Alberta) Willers of Neligh
Sister-in-law: Suzanne Totten of Columbus
Brother-in-law: Gene ( Dianne) Willers of Pilger
Grandchilden: Kayla Dreifurst, Dalton Dreifurst, Ashley (Brandon) Sargent, Quinton Hauck and 15 Step Grandchildren.
Great grandchild: Dayken Sargent and 2 Step Great Grandchildren

He was preceded in death by:
Daughter: Danielle Jakub
Parents: Edward & Leola Jakub
Brother-in-law: Joseph Kastanek
Sister-in-law: Judy Jakub