Jacob J. Mast, Jr.

BERLIN -- Jacob J. "Jake" Mast Jr., 91, of Berlin, died Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at Sycamore Nursing Home in Millersburg, after a period of declining health surrounded by his family.

He was born March 27, 1923, in Holmes County to the late Jacob J. and Katherine (Troyer) Mast, and married Eunice Oswald on June 3, 1950. She died Feb. 20, 2015.

He was retired owner of Mount Hope Concrete, volunteered at Save 'n Serve in Millersburg and transported the Amish Community for many years. He enjoyed traveling over the years with family and with Mission trips.

He was a member of Walnut Creek Mennonite Church and was a former member of the Board of Directors at the church.

Surviving are sons, Jerry Lee (Esther) Mast, Jacob Edward "Ed" (Elsie) Mast and James Jay (Mary) Mast, all of Millersburg; a son-in-law, Jeff (Sharon) Schrock of Sugarcreek; grandchildren, Sherri (Joe) Mullet, Tim Mast, Ryan (Sharon) Mast, Julie (D. Anthony) Kaufman, Jeff Schrock and Stacy Schrock; and seven great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Ruth "Jan" Schrock; 10 brothers; and seven sisters.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, March 20 at 11 a.m. at Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, with Pastor Don Hamsher officiating. Private family burial will be in the church cemetery prior to the services.

Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the church. Smith-Varns Funeral Home, Sugarcreek, is assisting the family (www.smithfuneral.com).

Memorials may be made to LifeCare Hospice, 1900 Akron Road, Wooster 44691.