Jacob Pannett

Jacob Thomas Pannett, 18, of Tell City, Indiana, passed away on September 20, 2026.

He was born on July 26, 2008, the son of Nick Pannett and Laura (Harper) Sommer.

Jacob enjoyed the simple things in life and making memories with the people he loved. He enjoyed fishing and playing cornhole, where he was always up for a little friendly competition. Jacob was also talented in track and enjoyed running during his high school years. He had an appreciation for the beauty around him and especially enjoyed taking pictures of sunsets. Some of his favorite times were spent getting together with his brother Scotty, hanging out, and simply enjoying time together.

Jacob is survived by his mother and stepfather, Laura and John Sommer of Tell City; his father and fiancée, Nick Pannett and Joanie Rearden of Tell City; his siblings, Kaden Pannett, Alexus Schneider, Lillian Schneider, Scotty Schneider, Gloria Sommer, Trazen Sommer, Sophia Sommer, Mason Rearden, Ava Rearden, Mason Schneider, Alex Schneider, Tyler Schneider, and Simon Schneider; his grandparents, Susan and Larry Litherland, Jerri Lynn, and Herb Kuster; and his aunts and uncles, Jimmy and Sara Harper, Ronica and Greg Jarboe, Will Sommer and Katie Sommer.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ron Pannett and James Harper.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the funeral home, with burial to follow in Greenwood Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 8:00 a.m. until the time of service at Zoercher-Gillick Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to River’s Edge Animal Shelter.

Condolences may be left online at zoercher-gillickfuneralhome.com.

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