Jacob Everson Tijsma, 74, of Blanchester, Ohio passed away on June 20, 2017. He was the beloved father of Jacob (Jennifer) Tijsma, Andre Tijsma, David Marez, Teresa (Michael) Stewart and Erik (Dani) Tijsma; proud grandfather of 11; great-grandfather of 10; dear brother of Louise Gerstenberg, Jacoby Bayliss, Beatrix Tijsma, Henk Tysma, and Andre Tysma; also survived by his significant other Jennie Johnston; ex-wife Virginia Lee Diaz. Jacob was preceded in death by his parents, Jan and Ulijke Tijsma. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Blanchester 120 W. Main St. Blanchester, OH US 45107