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“My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this time. He was such a great man, and he truly will be missed.
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1 of 8 | Posted by: Holly
“Condolences -> Family of Dick Jacobs, Former Owner of Cleveland Indians… God Speed My Friend & Neighbor!!
June 9 at 1:45pm · via Twitter
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2 of 8 | Posted by: Julie Tittl, Winton Place, Lakewood, OH
“I have just returned from Ireland and learned of Mr. Jacobs passing. He was a great man and will be missed by all. Cleveland is a better place due to...Read More »
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3 of 8 | Posted by: Patrick Ginley - Cleveland, OH
“Dear Jeff, Nancy and Marilyn: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time for you and your families. Dick was a great man and a dear...Read More »
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4 of 8 | Posted by: Eddie and Candy DeBartolo
“As a tribe fan, I didn't know Mr. Jacobs personally, but I am eternally grateful for all that he did for the city. In the 80's, he invested in a bad...Read More »
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5 of 8 | Posted by: sam
“i was lucky to be dicks bartender at sammys for many years. he was always a gentleman. i consider myself privileged having known such an iconic man....Read More »
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6 of 8 | Posted by: jim sallay - brunswick, OH
“God bless your family . . . may all the prayers and support be with you during your loss.
Mr. Jacobs helped restore civic pride in our challenged,...Read More »
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7 of 8 | Posted by: Ron Watt, Jr. - Lakewood, OH
“I am so sorry for your loss of such an amazing person. I wish I had personally known him but as an avid Cleveland Indians fan, I almost feel as if I...Read More »
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8 of 8 | Posted by: Audrey Sibbalds
Richard E. Jacobs, beloved Father of Jeffrey (Lynda) Jacobs, Nancy Jacobs (Mark Sandercott), and Marilyn Jacobs Preyer (L. Richardson, Jr.); loving Grandfather of Claire, Renee, Hanna, Caroline, Richard, and J. Paul Jacobs, Layne, Evan and Taffy Sandercott, L. Richardson III, Parker and Elizabeth Preyer. Brother of the late David H. Jacobs. Mr. Jacobs passed away Friday, June 5, 2009 at his residence following a lengthy illness. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, 44106. Funeral services to be held at the Rocky River United Methodist Church, 19414 Detroit Road, Rocky River, Ohio, 44116, at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. All attendees are asked to meet directly at the Church. Private interment will be held at Lakewood Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 21369 CENTER RIDGE ROAD, FAIRVIEW PARK, from 1-3 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. on Tuesday, June 9.
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