Jacob (Jake) J. Enslinger, 83, passed away June 16, 2014 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, Kansas. He was born on March 23, 1931 in Liebenthal, Kansas, the son of Joachim and Josephine Enslinger. A professional manufacturing welder by trade, he was also a devoted husband and father.

A graduate of Schoenchen High School, he also attended Salt City Business College. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. A past president and vice president of the Kansas Oldtime Fiddlers, Pickers, and Singers Cow Creek Chapter, he loved playing his guitar, and reading history and biography books. He married Bonnie J. Almire on January 10, 1955 in Greensburg, Kansas. She survives.

Other survivors include 3 sons, Ronnie (Sandra), George (Patti), and, Kevin (Kathleen) Enslinger; 4 daughters, Tina Hebert (Harry), Pam Vigil (Dan), and twin daughters, Doris Newton (Stan), Delores Enslinger, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, and, 1 grandson.

Per his request, cremation has taken place, a celebration of life will be held Friday, June 20, 2014 at the Fairlawn Burial Park Mausoleum chapel at 2:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made out to Meals on Wheels of Reno County and left in care of Old Mission - Heritage Funeral Home, 528 N. Main, Hutchinson, Ks.