Herman, Jacob, December 22, 1927- September 29, 2014 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska 30 Sep 2014 Jacob “Jake” Helmuth Herman, 87, passed away Monday, September 29, 2014, at Western Nebraska Veteran’s Home in Scottsbluff, where he was a resident for the past several years. His funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 4, 2014 at the Jolliffe Funeral Home in Scottsbluff, with Pastor Dale H. Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery with Military Graveside Rites given by the Nebraska National Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salem Congregational Church. Visitation will be held Friday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. His obituary may be viewed online at www.jolliffefuneralhome.com, where online condolences may be left. He was born December 22, 1927 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Jacob and Anna (Reib) Herman. He attended school in Scottsbluff from kindergarten to sixth grade and then in Hardin. Montana. They returned to Scottsbluff to farm when he was drafted into the Korean War. Jake served with the Army from 1950-1953 where he received the National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with two battle stars, and later, a Medal from the South Korean government. He was a part of the 300th Army Field Artillery the “Cowboy Cannoneers.” He fought in two major battles and served on the front line for 11 months. Jake was a volunteer driver after his retirement for the Veteran’s Administration and received recognition for driving over 150,000 miles transporting veterans to medical appointments in the tri-state area. He was a member of Salem Congregational Church and a lifetime member of the VFW, Disabled American Veterans, and Gering American Legion. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, gardener, and camper. Survivors include his brothers Raymond, Harold, and Allen, four nephews, and three nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Gary, and two nephews Steve and Tim.