Jacob Z. Horst, 94, WWII vet, ran Jake & Leona’s Restaurant at Green Dragon for 30 years

Jacob Z. Horst, 94, formerly of Dry Tavern Road, Denver, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, at Ephrata Manor.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona M. (Peachey) Horst in 2004. Born in Clay, he was the son of the late Clayton and Annie (Zimmerman) Horst.

He and his wife owned and operated Jake & Leona’s Restaurant at the Green Dragon Farmers Market from 1955 to 1985. Jake had served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a member of Calvary Church, Lancaster, and enjoyed gardening, biking, camping, and photography.

Surviving are three children: Larry J., married to Barbara (Wingenroth) Horst, Stevens; Leon D., married to Linda K. (Fassnacht) Horst, New Holland; and Nancy, married to Randy Burkholder, Denver; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by six siblings: Mary Sweigart, Miriam Hahn, Reuben Horst, Titus Horst, Eva Ulrich, and Elsie Hovey.

A memorial service will be held at Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, on Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m., with Pastor Eric G. Crichton officiating. Interment was private in Hahnstown United Zion Cemetery.

Kindly omit flowers. If desired, memorials may be sent to the Missionary Fund of Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, PA 17601

The Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be posted at groffeckenroth.com.