John J. Jacklich - Cremation Society of Virginia

John "Jake" J. Jacklich

May 17, 1966 - August 11, 2025

Services are private

John Joseph “Jake” Jacklich, a man of great strength and unwavering dedication, passed away on August 11, 2025, at the age of 59 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on May 17, 1966, Jake lived a life marked by service, commitment, and love.

Jake began his distinguished career as a Machinist Mate in the U.S. Navy, where he demonstrated both skill and leadership. His dedication and hard work earned him a commission as a Naval Officer, and he retired as a respected Lieutenant Commander, O-4. His time in the Navy was not just a career but a calling, where he served his country with honor and integrity.

After his military service, Jake transitioned to a career as a Certified Financial Planner with Osaic, where he continued to positively impact lives. His financial expertise and genuine care for others helped countless individuals and families achieve their financial goals and secure brighter futures.

Jake was not only a dedicated professional but also a man who valued health and family above all else. He found joy in exercising and lifting weights, always striving for personal excellence and inspiring those around him to do the same. His passion for fitness was matched only by his devotion to his family. He cherished every moment spent with his beloved wife, Jennifer, and his two children, Jerzy and Kasper.

Though his time with them was cut short, the legacy of love and strength he leaves behind will continue to inspire those who knew him. Jake’s life was a testament to the power of perseverance, kindness, and unwavering dedication to those he loved.

Services for Jake will be private. Family and friends are encouraged to contact the family for details regarding the venue and timing.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those who wish to honor Jake’s memory do so by embracing the values he held dear: dedication to family, pursuit of health and wellness, and service to others. Please offer your fondest condolences to the family during this difficult time in their lives at the Altmeyer Funeral Home website, www.altmeyer.com

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I knew Jake and his family for decades, and eventually became his dad's wife after his mother died. He had a remarkable and honorable career in the U.S. Navy with outstanding service. His Dad loved to brag about him and his family. (Dad passed away several years ago.) I'm glad I got the opportunity to make a phone call to him before he passed away - with his characteristic common sense, he was making arrangements for his family, and I was glad to tell him that his Dad waited on the other side for him! Hugs to the family that still soldiers on...we are not done yet. Well done, Jake.

My relationship with Jake was exclusively professional. He helped me and my wife Regina enormously. He is badly missed. Jake had a special skill, making financial guidance understandable to non-experts, building cautious confidence. We turned to Jake after years of failing to find and advisor with that special combination, somebody who conveyed both competence and confidence, somebody we understood. Financial advising is a large field, but advisors with that combination are rare. It required somebody to tune into us and our expectations, our ambitions, however incoherent our ability to express them. Jake could do that. His loss is dearly felt.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.