William Jacob “Jake” Corrigan, 38, of Ashland passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023 at his residence.
He was born on August 18, 1985 in Toledo, OH to Kevin Michael Corrigan and Michelle Louise Conklin.
Jake was a 2004 graduate of Wooster High School and attended the University of Toledo.
To know, Jake was to love him. His heart had an endless capacity to love those around him. He treated everyone, even strangers, like family and wouldn’t hesitate to disrupt his own schedule to help someone in need. His kind, gentle spirit and incredible sense of humor brought light and laughter to every situation.
His loving and personable nature led to excellence in a variety of jobs throughout his life including furniture sales and production associate at Campbell’s.
Jake enjoyed time on the water, fishing on his boat and spending time with family and his beloved basset hound, Samuel L. Chompson.
Surviving is his mother and step father Mickie and Dale Schenian of Wooster; step father Stephen R. Wright; sisters Sarah (Kyle) Sawyer of Toledo, Aja (Aaron) Carver of Wooster, Tori (John) McLaughlin of Smithville, and Mariah (Matt) Kopina of Burbank; step siblings Sydnee, Devin and Hunter and their mother Shannon Eggerton; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father; grandparents Raymond and Eleanor Corrigan, Duane and Marilyn Conklin and William and Philomena Wright.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 2:00 PM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster with Pastor Greg Grimwood officiating. It will also be livestreamed on the McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home Facebook page.
Friends and family will be received following the service. There will be a reception held at Southside Church, 715 Heyl Rd., Wooster at 4:00 PM.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Wayne County Humane Society 1161 Mechanicsburg Rd, Wooster, OH 444691 and Southside Community Church, 715 Heyl Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
To know him was to love him. Aunt Colleen and Uncle Piv
This is so heartbreaking, definitely gone too soon. Always friendly to me, my family, and even took a swim in our pool. Jake, God Bless and rest in peace, you will be greatly missed. Linda and Chris McCabe
Jake you will be missed. My deepest sympathy to your sweet Mama and all your sisters. You were so loved and will be so greatly missed.
Sheeeesh where do I start… Ya know growing up around mainly women my whole life is a feeling that only Jake can relate to! Not saying it was the worst thing to experience because I’m greatful for the lessons all of the female influences had to teach me! As I am sure Jake was also! Jake was my only brother and vice versa! This news has yet to fully set in but I can feel the weight on my heart! Such a loving person is right! Someone who could make light of just about any situation! And even in some of the most uneasy of times Jake always had a way of bringing a smile to everyone’s face around him! Nothing but love and appreciation for th time I got to spend with you brother bear! I really wish I could have made that trip to come spend a week or two with you earlier! I hope you know I love you dearly and will forever hold a special place in my heart for you as well as your dad Kevin! Both great male figures for me to lookup to in my younger years and to learn from as well! So many wonderful memories had be created with you! Love love and more love that’s all I’ve got to give for you Jake! Spread your wings wide and sore with the edges above! No more pain or confusion that this world tends to cause from time to time! Let your soul be at peace with your father and my step father! ❣️
Though Jake grew up with girls he certainly knew how to handle my 3 rambunctious boys when we visited Toledo. He took them on adventures and had sooo much patience with them . The memories of the dollar store, snowstorms , fishing and Jake from State Farm will last them a lifetime. Jake you were so loved and will be dearly missed. Thanks for your humor, love and memories.
I have never met, nor will I ever again meet, someone like Jake. His kind, gentle nature and constant good humor in the face of seemingly infinite hurdles and obstacles touched me and changed my life more than I could ever describe. I could never have asked for anything better than to have been loved by this person, and I will consider myself lucky for it for the rest of my life.
His wonderful family also embraced me and I don’t think my heart could break more completely thinking of how much they are hurting right now.
The world is worse off without him, of this I am certain.
But the world is surely a better place for his having been in it.
Jake – you were a light to any room that you entered.. You were the sweetest soul that brought nothing but joy to everyone and every situation. You made us laugh with all your funny jokes and silly character. Having you in our lives made us better people for knowing you. I’m so grateful for all the time and years that we all had with you.. Your selflessness and natural ability to bring nothing not love to everyone is forever engraved in my heart. Fly high sweet angel.
Mickie, I am so sorry for the loss of Jake. We worked together years ago and I knew right away that Jake was your son. Can you please email me sometime so we can talk. Sending love.
My DEEPEST condolences Mickie and to all of the family and friends. Heartbreaking…
Jake will be missed. He was a kind and loving soul who wanted to be with family and friends. You had a friendly disposition all the time and that made it easy to talk with him. My condolences to the family I know we’ll miss him. God bless Jake.
To all of my Corrigan cousins, my heart aches for all of you. May all the wonderful memories made through the years help ease the pain of his loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God’s blessings to you all.
For our Corrigan cousins, I am so sad to hear of Jake’s passing. We have such a huge, loving family and I wish I had known him. Know that you are in our prayers.
Jake will forever be remembered for his humor, kindness, big heart, and love of family. He left a big imprint on everyone he met. I will truly miss his occasional texts and calls. He always brought a smile to my face.