Obert Jacobson, 93, died on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Luther Memorial Home in Madelia.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 12, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at LaSalle Lutheran Church with Pastor Mary Soumala-Folkerds officiating. Burial will be in LaSalle Cemetery.
Obert Sigward Jacobson was born on May 30, 1917 to George and Anna Marie (Sletta) Jacobson in Madelia, Minnesota. He grew up in rural Hanska and attended rural schools and graduated from the School of Agriculture, University of Minnesota. He married Mildred Rossbach at Albion Lutheran Church, rural St. James. They farmed in Riverdale Township until retiring and moving into Madelia. In later years he drove school bus, and drove for Watonwan Human Services, Senior Citizens and Dick Olson Motors.
Obert was a member of LaSalle Lutheran Church and a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He had served as treasurer many years at both churches. He also served as clerk for School District #49 and later for the Madelia Public School Board. As music was very important to him, he had played in numerous bands throughout the years, most recently the Lake Crystal Community Band and the Minnesota Over Sixty Band. He was also proud and honored to have played “Taps” for over 400 Veterans as part of the military honors at their graveside services. He also enjoyed woodworking.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred; sons, David (Sheryl) of Anoka, MN, Robert (Jerilyn) of Eau Claire, WI, Roger (Peggy) of Madelia, MN, Everett (Kathryn) of Fergus Falls, MN and Gordon Mosenden of Lewisville, MN; daughter, Marsha Renier of Madison, WI; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and brother, Morton (Wilma) of Madelia, MN.
Obert was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Julin.
The Pilgrim Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
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Obert Jacobson, 93, died on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Luther Memorial Home in Madelia.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 12, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at LaSalle Lutheran Church with Pastor Mary Soumala-Folkerds officiating. Burial will be in LaSalle Cemetery.
Obert Sigward Jacobson was born on May 30, 1917 to George and Anna Marie (Sletta) Jacobson in Madelia, Minnesota. He grew up in rural Hanska and attended rural schools and graduated from the School of Agriculture, University of Minnesota. He married Mildred Rossbach at Albion Lutheran Church, rural St. James. They farmed in Riverdale Township until retiring and moving into Madelia. In later years he drove school bus, and drove for Watonwan Human Services, Senior Citizens and Dick Olson Motors.
Obert was a member of LaSalle Lutheran Church and a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He had served as treasurer many years at both churches. He also served as clerk for School District #49 and later for the Madelia Public School Board. As music was very important to him, he had played in numerous bands throughout the years, most recently the Lake Crystal Community Band and the Minnesota Over Sixty Band. He was also proud and honored to have played “Taps” for over 400 Veterans as part of the military honors at their graveside services. He also enjoyed woodworking.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred; sons, David (Sheryl) of Anoka, MN, Robert (Jerilyn) of Eau Claire, WI, Roger (Peggy) of Madelia, MN, Everett (Kathryn) of Fergus Falls, MN and Gordon Mosenden of Lewisville, MN; daughter, Marsha Renier of Madison, WI; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and brother, Morton (Wilma) of Madelia, MN.
Obert was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Julin.
The Pilgrim Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
