Jacob Jacobson
Jacob Charles Jacobson, age 90, of Adams, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church in Arkdale, Wisconsin, with Pastor Terri Skildum officiating. Burial will follow at West Arkdale Cemetery in the Town of Strongs Prairie. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service on Thursday at the church. Military honors will be presented by the Adams County Honor Guard.
Jacob, fondly known as Jake, was born on July 7, 1934, in Big Springs, Wisconsin, to Jacob G. and Beulah Vivian (Perkins) Jacobson. He was raised in Necedah and attended Necedah Grade School and High School. After school, he began his career with the Chicago NorthWestern Railroad. From 1951 to 1959, Jake proudly served his country in the United States Army, returning afterward to continue his work with the railroad.
On December 30, 1960, Jake was united in marriage to Sadah Pearl Sparby at Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church. Together, they made their home in Arkdale, Wisconsin. Together, they were blessed with three children.
Jake married LaVerne Truex on November 7, 2009.
Jake had many passions throughout his life. He loved hunting, fishing—especially trips to Canada—woodworking, and aviation. He earned his private pilot’s license and even restored an airplane, a project that brought him great pride. He was a founding member of the Old Farmers Antique Club where he enjoyed working on tractors and hit and miss engines. He also remained dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Great Northern Railroad.
Jake’s memory will be cherished by his children: Jacob (Jodie) Jacobson of Mauston, WI; Kathy (Ken) Bork of Friendship, WI; and Paula (Terry Foulk) Jacobson. He is further survived by his grandchildren: Christopher (Marisa Miller) Jacobson, Brittney (Chris) Clements, Katie (Jesse Williams) Jacobson, Chase (Brittany) Jacobson, Ian (Shawna Gibeaut) Jacobson, Mallory (Jacob) Servais, Luke (Summer) Jacobson, Annie (Jared) Litty, Kade Alt, Alesha (Jacob) Tennie, Faith (Jacob) Soule, and Kyler Bork; as well as 13 great-grandchildren, 7 bonus great-grandchildren, siblings: Glen Jacobson, Carol (John) Buttner, Emily (Robert) Bethke. Jake is further survived LaVern’s daughter, Rita (Dale) Kolstad, and her children: Tara (Marc) Pernacciaro and Heather (Brent) Frank and her brother, Gerald (JoAnn) Gullickson.
Jake was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Beulah; wife Sadah; second wife, LaVern; siblings, Ledah (Theron)Stalker, Arlene (Robert) Droste, Evelyn (Leo) Droste; sister-in-law, Donna Jacobson; brother-in-law, Edwin Gullickson Jr. and grandson, Kolton Bork.
Memorials in Jake’s honor may be directed to Arkdale Trinity Lutheran Church.
I’m so sad to see this. Jake was a wonderful man.
My sympathy to all the family.
Jake’s Family, so saddened to hear of Jake’s passing. Always a smile & kind word. We will miss him. Miss seeing him at a restaurant. Peace be with him & blessings to his families❤️
Condolences to your family. How fortunate to have him with you for so long. You will miss such a wonderful father, grandfather.
So sorry for your loss! He was such a kind man who made an impression on everyone he met. Hugs to you all. He will be greatly missed❤️
Condolences to all of Jakes family.
I met Jake when he started going out with Laverne….he was a delightful man. So sorry to hear of his passing.
Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers…. Rest in peace Jake! 🙏
Our sincere sympathy goes out to your family and friends in the loss of Jake. His and Sadah’s visit years ago are cherished by our family.
Our sincere sympathy goes out to your family and friends in the loss of Jake. His and status visit years ago or cherished by our family.
So sorry for your loss. What a wonderful man with a smile that would make anyone smile and cheer up. May God guide you thru this sad time. He will be missed.
Sympathy to all of Jake’s family. May he rest in peace.
I remember that Jake was a young man working on the RR with my dad…always having a pleasant smile and sharing good memories. He’ll be missed by many!
My deepest sympathy to the family!!!,
My condolences to the family.
Kathy, very sorry to see that your Dad passed away, sincere condolences to you & all your family.
Kathy and family, so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Our deepest condolences to all.
Kathy ,Ken and family, my condolences to you and your family. May he RIP. God Bless!
Our condolences and prayers to the family.
So very for your loss of your Father/Grandfather. Hugs and prayers for family and friends.
I know how much Jake liked participating in the Old Farmers Antique Club. My sympathy to the family.
Kathy, Ken and Family, deepest sympathies to you all. We are so sorry, and wish you peace. ❤️The Van Erts
Our sincere condolences
Kathy & Alesha, so sorry to hear about your father & grandfather passing. Our sincere condolences to the whole family. RIP Jake!
My condolences to the family.
So very sorry for your family’s loss
So very sorry on your family’s loss