Jacob K. "Jake" Hazel

Jacob Kenneth "Jake" Hazel, 23 of Elmore, OH passed away December 16, 2019, at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, OH as a result of a motor vehicle accident. He was born May 24, 1996 in Oregon, OH to Kenny J. Hazel and Pamela Renee Schneider. Jake was a 2014 graduate of Woodmore High School and Penta Career Center where he studied Criminal Justice. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy, served a 4 year tour, and recently re-enlisted awaiting his orders. He was a member of Elmores Bethel United Brethren Church, where he played the drums in the worship team and attended several mission trips with the youth group. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout with Troop 314. Jacob loved being a part of his large family and friend circles. He was always smiling and laughing and thinking of ways he could help someone out. He loved to sing karaoke and play guitar. He was a fierce protector of his younger siblings and loved spending time with all of his nephews and his niece. He had a passion for children and was a pro at making them smile. He loved photography, video games, and vlogging on YouTube...even though he joked he didnt have many viewers. There will be a large hole left in all those who knew him. We are so proud that his spirit will live on through the many lives he has saved with his decision to be an organ donor. He is survived by his family including his wife Christina David; father Ken Hazel; mother Renee Schneider; step-mother Laura Hazel; his siblings: Ashley (John) Schmalzried, Sydney Hazel, Joshua Hazel, Stephanie (Buddy) Perkins, Katie Susor (Danny Castillo); grandparents, George Schneider, Pam Schneider, Donna Marie Fred, and Loren Nowak; nephews: Collin, Logan niece: A; along with many other close uncles, aunts, cousins, loved ones, and his and Christis pets: Brandi, Coda, & Oakley. The family will receive friends on Friday from 2-9 PM at Crosser Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 19550 W. SR 51, Elmore, OH 43416. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 21, 2019 at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 165 Toussaint Street, Oak Harbor, OH, 43449 with Pastor Tim Sherman officiating. Private interment will be at Harris- Elmore Union Cemetery, Elmore, OH at a later date. Those planning on making a memorial contribution are asked to please consider the "Cops with Kids" program that Jacob was grateful to be a part of through Wood County; the Elmore American Legion Post 279, or the American Heart Association. Funeral Home: Crosser Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Elmore-Genoa Chapel 19550 West State Route 51 Elmore, OH US 43416