Jaak was born in Teaneck, New Jersey and lived most of his life in the Trenton/Lawrenceville area. He received his Associate Degree from Mercer County Community College. From early on he loved the sea. He was an avid fisherman, and spent many happy times boating and fishing at the Jersey shore. He liked Doo Wop music, the early Beach Boys , and enjoyed going to concerts whenever he could.  
Jaak was predeceased by his parents, Alfred and Ande Teder. He is survived by his sister, Ann Keever of Howell, his brother-in-law George and his nephew Jack of Chicago.