Jacob Henry Amberg III, known by those close to him as "Jake", was born on March 24, 1928, in Oklahoma City to the late Jacob  Henry Amberg II and Courtney (Herpin) Amberg.  He grew up in Oklahoma City, graduating from Central High School. After high school, Jake joined the U.S. Navy, serving in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service during WWII.  He married Anna Beth Weaver, and to this union Jacob H. "Jack" and Cathy were born.  He attended OCU where he studied pre-dental, and later graduated from the University of Missouri in Kansas City as a dentist.  He owned JH Amberg DDS in Oklahoma City until his retirement.   In 1971, Jake married Claudine M. "Dean" Myers.  They lived in Oklahoma City for a few years, moving to Grand Isle, LA, for thirteen years, then to Cushing in 1998 to be near family.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church.  He was an avid fisherman and also enjoyed gardening and playing Bridge.  Jake loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren.   They were the highlights of his life.  He enjoyed spending time with his friend, Hazel Cusac, for the past five years.  Jake passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020, with his family by his side.

Jake is survived by his son Jacob "Jack" Henry Amberg IV and wife Jennifer of Yukon, daughter Cathy Reinecke of Cushing, grandchildren Jill Clark and husband Ryan of Pflugerville, TX., Brad Reinecke and wife Amber of Cushing, Jeff Reinecke of Oklahoma City, great grandchildren Haley, Chloe, Kate and Jackson, and his friend Hazel.

He was preceded in death by his wife Claudine M. "Dean" Amberg and son-in-law David Reinecke.

Private graveside services will be held on Friday, October 2, 2020  at Euchee Valley Memorial Park, Cushing, Oklahoma.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jacob's name to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital or the First United Methodist Church in Cushing.