Wilfred Glenn “Wilf” Jacka, age 88, of Oakley, died Friday, July 21, 2017, at the Logan County Manor, Oakley. He was born December 4, 1928 in Utica to Glenn Ivan and Mabel Rose (Hoctor) Jacka. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving as a Master Sgt. and a Paratrooper.

On July 11, 1953, he married Jessie Brown. To that union were born 5 children. On March 5, 1970, Wilf married Erma (Scott) Sheaks in Scott City. She preceded him in death in 2008.

Wilf was a resident of Oakley since 1991, moving from Scott City. After retiring from Miller Gearhead and Pump, Scott City, he began a second career as a farm hand for Larry Berkgren, until he retired again in 2002. Wilf was a long time member of the American Legion in Scott City. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and his family.

Survivors include his stepdaughter, Joyce Holzmeister and husband John of Oakley, son, Bill Jacka of Truth or Consequences, N.M.; daughters, Marquita Jacka of Wichita and Joni Brack and husband Ron of Willowdale; 12 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren; and sister, Ardith Linsacun of Snohomish,Washington.

Wilf was preceded in death by his wife Erma, (2008), sons: Tracy and Glenn Jacka; son-in-law, Billie Riggs: stepsons, Shawn and Fred Sheaks; stepgrandson, Zachary Riggs; stepbrother, Darrell Holmes, half-brother, Rudy Jost; and half-sister, Anna (Jost) Haag.

Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 28, 2017 at Gove Cemetery, Gove with Pastor Timothy Braun officiating. Service will include Military Honors and inurnment will follow. No visitation. Memorials to: Wilf Jacka Memorial Fund, may be sent to Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS 67748.

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