Jacob Daniel Willmann

Jacob Daniel Willmann, 17, of Fishers, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at home. He was born on August 15, 1997 to Robert and Karyn (Lorenzo) Willmann in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Jacob was a leader in communication for Autism and served as a role model for many children with Autism who were struggling for a voice. He attended Bridgeway Community Church, and was a gentle giant and a strong Christian. Jacob was an avid Colts fan, a proud HSE Royal, liked boating, and loved going to visit his grandparents. He enjoyed music, hugs, food and family, and he had a huge impact on educators. Jacob was known for his quote, "When called to duty you either fall or soar. Right now, I am walking."
He is survived by his father, Robert Willmann; mother, Karyn Willmann; twin sisters, Abbey & Grace Willmann; grandparents, Rick & Sally Willmann and Jerry & Barbara Lorenzo; great-grandparents, Max & Nyla Hile; aunts, Danielle "Willmann" (John) Guion and Lori "Lorenzo" (Tony) Hebert; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Jacob was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Thurl & Jean Willmann, Rose & Henry Sienkiewicz, Bo & Mita Lorenzo, and Crystal Hile.
Services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at Bridgeway Community Church, 12945 Parkside Drive, in Fishers, with Pastor Craig Parker officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 2, 2014 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Randall & Roberts Fishers Mortuary, 12010 Allisonville Road, Fishers. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery in Fishers.
Memorial contributions may be made to Answers for Autism, c/o Jake Willmann Memorial, 6525 E. 82nd Street, Suite 210-L, Indianapolis, IN 46250.