Bruce E. Jacobs

Bruce E. Jacobs, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, at the age of 83. He faced his illness with courage and grace, never losing his warm sense of humor or the steady presence that brought comfort to those around him.

Born March 2, 1942, in Parkchester, New York, Bruce grew up in Rosemont, New Jersey. He attended Hunterdon Central High School in Flemington, NJ, graduating in 1960. He enjoyed sports and was a member of the Red Devil football team during his high school years. After graduation, he attended the University of Tampa and graduated from Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro, Kentucky in 1965 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education - History & English.

He returned to his beloved Hunterdon County in 1965 and was hired to teach History and English at South Hunterdon High School and spent the next 38 years at South Hunterdon serving as an educator, coach and student advisor. Upon his retirement in 2002 he moved to Fayetteville, Pennsylvania. During retirement he continued teaching serving as a substitute teacher at Waynesboro High School and a guide at the Gettysburg National Park educating visitors to the area on the Civil War and Battle of Gettysburg.

As a lifelong educator, his life was marked by the constant pursuit of knowledge and the desire to teach which extended beyond the classroom as he spent several years as a football coach at Riegel Ridge in Holland Township, NJ in the 1970’s. Beyond the classroom and gridiron, he was an active outdoorsman enjoying hunting and fishing with family and friends.

Bruce was known for his integrity, generosity of spirit, humor and unwavering support for others. He was loved by the many who knew him—family, friends, and all whose lives he touched with his wisdom, compassion, and warmth.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Robert, his sons and daughters-in-law, Lance and Kris and Brent and Lynda, and his grandchildren, Kylie and Mercedes. He is preceded in death by parents Emil Jacobs and Rhoda Buhrmaster Jacobs, and sister, Linda Jacobs. He will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered.

A memorial service will be held at 7:00pm on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main St., Flemington, NJ 08822.  Calling hours will be on Wednesday from 5:00pm until the time of service at the funeral home.  Interment in Rosemont Cemetery in Rosemont NJ will be held privately at a later date.

Though he is no longer with us, the legacy of Bruce E. Jacobs will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.