Jacob Shubat, 85, of Oak Park, died peacefully in hospice on July 25 2025. Born in Chicago to Vince and Helen Shubat, he grew up with his siblings, Vince Jr., Kathy, and Johnny.
He worked as an airplane mechanic for American Airlines. In retirement he volunteered his time as a licensed masseur at a senior living center and enjoyed spending the summers taxiing sailboat owners to their boats and sailing with friends.
Jacob was the husband of the former Shirley Fry of Fulton, Indiana, for 62 years, who preceded him in death on Aug. 29, 2024. He was the father of Sheila (John) and Ted (Vickie) and the grandfather of Val and Vivi. He enjoyed taking his grandchildren for bike rides all over Oak Park to visit the library, parks, and get Italian ice during their summer vacations. He is survived by his brothers Vince and Johnny and sister Kathy and his brothers-in-laws, John (Cindy) Fry, and Robert “Bob” Wagoner.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Oct. 19, at Fulton Cemetery in Fulton, Indiana.
Arrangements were handled by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.