Jacob John Gmur

Jacob John Gmur, age 88 passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at his home with his loving family at his side due to complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born on March 22, 1938 in Monroe, WI a son of Joseph and Lillian (Schuetz) Gmur. Jake attended the Meadow View School and then graduated from New Glarus High School in 1957. Jake was an accomplished athlete; on the football field he earned the nickname “Power House Jake” along with playing basketball and running track. He played slow-pitch softball in Belleville and enjoyed bowling with the boys in Belleville & New Glarus. Jake farmed for many years, and then worked as a union carpenter until retirement. In his retirement Jake mowed lawns and did snow removal until he was no longer able. He was also an avid hunter and “Mr. Fix-it”. He first married Karen Bohn and they had four children before divorcing; he later married Carole (Richter) Figy. Jake loved to work and enjoyed meeting and talking to anyone and everyone.

Jake is survived by his wife of fifty-four years Carole, children Amy, Kim, Brian, & Jacob Jr., Laurie, Lana, and Lynn, grandchildren Devon, Jordan, Anna, Jack, Charlie, and Parker, and great-grandchild Lucy. He is further survived by his brother Bob and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Joe & Lillian, infant son Timothy, and brother Alvin.

A celebration of Jake’s life will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at the 5th Quarter Bar & Grill, 161 Horizon Dr., Ste. 110, Verona, WI.

The Zentner-Beal Funeral Home of New Glarus is assisting the family.