Tracy A. “Jake” Likes, age 47, of Auburn passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born on June 20, 1972 in Garrett to Danny and Penny (Evans) Likes. He graduated from Garrett High School in 1991.
Mr. Likes worked for Charleston Metal Products in Waterloo for 27 years. He was a very hard worker. He enjoyed campfires, traveling, fishing, playing golf and playing pool. He was an avid Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears and Notre Dame Football fan. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. He recently got to meet his new granddaughter and he truly cherished her.
Survivors include:
Son; Trey Likes of Decatur.
Son; Tanner Griffis of LaOtto.
Daughter; Hailey Roberts of Garrett.
Granddaughter; Ryleigh Tkacz.
His fiancé; Beth Boger of Auburn.
His mother; Penny Wolf of Garrett.
Brother; Christopher Likes of Plymouth.
Brother and sister-in-law; Jeremy and Dana Likes of Avilla.
Sister and brother-in-law; Trina and Dale Pugh of Auburn.
Sister and brother-in-law; Casey and Dan Murphy of Auburn.
Sister and brother-in-law; Bethany and Todd Garman of Garrett.
Sister and brother-in-law; Jennifer and Scott Hoover of Garrett.
Several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father; Danny Likes, his grandparents, a niece; Kirsten Likes and a nephew; Jordan Pauwels.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 15, 2019 from 2:00 to 8:00 PM at the Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 South Center Street in Auburn. Additional visitation will be held on Tuesday one hour prior to the funeral service from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. The family requests that those coming to visitation wear team attire from the Cubs, Bears or the Fighting Irish if they have it.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Feller and Clark Funeral Home in Auburn with Pastor Doug Thomas officiating.
Burial will take place at Christian Union Cemetery in Garrett.
Memorial donations may be directed Riley Children's Foundation, 30 South Meridian Street, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3509.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.fellerandclark.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Feller and Clark Funeral Home of Auburn.