Jacob "Jake" Dockter, 78, McClusky, ND was called to his eternal home on May 24, 2010 at St. Alexius Medical Center. Services will be at 2:00 pm, Friday, May 28 at St. John's Lutheran Church, McClusky, ND. Visitation will be Thursday from 2 p.m.-7 p.m. at Hertz Funeral Home, McClusky. Burial will be in the McClusky City Cemetery.
Jake was born July 24, 1931 to Michael Sr. and Christine (Gienger) Dockter at home in rural Anamoose. He attended rural school near McClusky. He married Joyce Hieb on November 27, 1959 in McClusky, and celebrated their 50th Anniversary in 2009. Together they had 3 children.
Jake took pride in farming, gardening & woodworking. He enjoyed cooking German dishes and was a great soup maker. He loved music, Singing and playing piano were a couple favorites. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching his grandchildren's sporting events. He looked forward to all social events and especially enjoyed his morning coffee outings.
Jake was active at St. John's Lutheran serving as Elder and Head Usher through the years. Weekly bible studies were also important to him.
Jake is survived by his wife, Joyce "Jo"; their two daughters, Lyn (Curt) Krecklau, Beckie (Kevin) Strege, Bismarck; one son, Craig (Kathy) Dockter, Mobridge, SD; seven grandchildren, Taylor, Andrew and Aaron Krecklau, Kristine & Matthew Strege, Zachary & Caleb Dockter; five sisters Freida Ehrmann, Drake, Christine (Eddie) Kauk, Isanti, MN, Mary (LaVern) Axt, Baldwin, Martha (Gordon) Felchle, Goodrich, and Kathy (Ron) Seibel, Wichita, KS; two brothers, Art (Evy) Dockter, Fargo, Benjamin (Betty) Dockter of McClusky; numerous nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by both parents, his siblings Adam, Mike, Emily, Esther, and Jonathan.