Roy Donald Jakeway, 72, of 211 So. Mansfield St., Ironwood, affectionately known as Jake or Donnie, died peacefully Saturday, June 23, 2012, in his home, surrounded by his loving family, following a lengthy illness.      He was born Dec. 31, 1939, in Ironwood, son of the late Roy and Isabelle (Sendek) Jakeway, and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1957. Roy was a very talented basketball player, once holding the single game scoring record for the Red Devils. After graduation he entered the U.S. Air Force, serving in Japan, on Wake Island, and in Germany until his honorable discharge, retiring from the Air Force Reserves with the rank of SMSgt in Dec. of 1987.      Roy was employed by the Federal Aviation Administration as a safety inspector from 1979 until his retirement in 1994. He was very well liked and respected by all of his peers at the FAA. Upon retirement, he worked as liaison with USA Jet and the FAA until 1998 when he eventually returned home to Ironwood.      Roy was a member of Ironwood American Legion Post 5 and a former member of the Klassic Kruisers Car Club. His most enjoyable hobby was restoring old cars. Throughout his lifetime he had restored several vehicles, including a Volkswagen Bug, and his prized possessions, a ' 64 1/2 and a ' 66 Mustang.  Both Mustangs had won numerous awards in car shows throughout the state. He also especially enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was looked up to by his family not only as a mentor, but as a hero, always making sure that his family came first.      On May 16, 1961, he married Inge Lili Montag in Frankfurt, Germany while serving in the Air Force.  In 2011 they celebrated their life long journey together when they reached their 50th Anniversary. Inge was the love of his life and was affectionately known as Schatzi, the German word for sweetheart. Inge preceded him in death on July 13, 2011.      Surviving are a son, Robert (Vicki), Brooklyn; three daughters, Brenda Jakeway, Ironwood, Jessica (Roger) Hurd, Allen Park, and Ursula (Hubertus) Kromm, Grafenhausen, Germany; five grandchildren, Jay (Kristin), Josh, Kyle, Amanda and Eric; four great-grandchildren, Kyler, Konnor, Faith and Isaiah; special family friend, Joni Rickard, Ironwood; and constant companions, his two dogs, Cody and Mickey.      Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Moyer, on Dec. 7, 2008; and sister, Sally Gulan, Feb. 12, 2005.      Out of respect for Roy's wishes, cremation has taken place.      Graveside services and committal will be held Saturday, June 30, at 10 a.m., in the American Legion section of Riverside Cemetery, Ironwood, with the Rev. Darryl J. Pepin officiating.      Full military rites will be accorded by the Ironwood American Legion Post 5 Honor Guard.      Inurnment will follow.      Online condolences may be given to Roy's family at mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.      Arrangements are entrusted to McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ironwood.