Linda J. Jacobs, age 62, of Westfield, Wisconsin passed Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at her home.
Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 23, 2012 at the South Burr Oak United Methodist Church in Coloma, Wisconsin. Rev. Candy Lisiecki will officiate. Interment will be at the South Burr Oak Cemetery, Town of Richfield, Adams County, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home, 512 Main St. Friendship, WI and again on Monday at the South Burr Oak United Methodist Church from 12 Noon until the time of service.
Linda was born July 10, 1949 in Boscobel, Wisconsin to Roy H. and Margaret D. (Beeckler) Retzlaff. She graduated from Mt. Horeb High School in 1967. Linda worked for St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield and the V.A. Hospital in Madison where she met her future husband, Henry Jacobs on a blind date. She married Henry on August 11, 1972 in South Burr Oak United Methodist Church, Coloma, WI. Linda and Henry lived 30 years one-half mile from the church. Since their marriage, Linda and Henry have been business partners in real estate, livestock, trucking and life. In February of 2001, they moved to Springfield Township and built the home of their dreams.
Linda enjoyed antiquing, collecting, the Packers, gardening, cooking, animals, baking, her friends and family, and traveling.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Roy H. and Margaret D. Retzlaff.
Survivors:
Husband: Henry Jacobs of Westfield, Wisconsin
Brother: Jack (Laura) Retzlaff of Fort Collins, CO
Niece: Tiffany Retzlaff
Great-Nephew: Jackie McMullin
Sister: Jean Jenson of Reedsburg, Wisconsin
Niece: Sarah Rodger
Brother: Patrick (Lynette) Retzlaff of Hayward, Wisconsin
Nephew: Benjamin Retzlaff
Sister: Jerilin (Peter) Gregouire of Oxford, Wisconsin
Nephews: Lhogan and Jacy Gregouire
Further survived by other relatives and friends.
Dear Henry, I am so sorry about Linda’s passing. She was a great lady. I have been where you are and know that with each passing day and week and month, your sorrow will ease just a tad. You will never forget and your memories will get sweeter. In friendship, Carol Arnone
Dear Henry…I am so sorry about Linda. I am very glad that I got to see you when I was home. I surely know how you feel and no words can erase the pain and heartbreak that you are feeling. You know that I have been and still am where you are. They say that time heals and I am finding this out
Henry: I was so saddened to hear of Linda’s passing. When I think of the times I was around her she was always in high spirits and a pleasure to talk with. I will be thinking of you.
Paul Phillippi
Marcie (my sister) shared the news of your loss. Linda was a dear and thoughtful friend to her, and I will miss seeing her at Oestreich celebrations. May the love of God comfort you in your loss.
Henry,
So sorry to hear the news of the loss of your wife Linda. My family and I, so enjoyed her baking. Our thoughs and prayers are with you during this time of sadness.
Randy (SI Steel)
Henry, I was saddened to hear of your loss….may peace be with you and remember all of your life together.
HENRY, NO WORDS CAN BE SAID ABOUT THE LOSS OF A PARTNER AND FRIEND . LINDIA WAS A SPECIAL PERSON
We are sorry to hear of Linda’s passing, she was a nice lady.
Henry our thoughts are with you during this dificult time. Hold her memories close and family members closer
Loren Lecy and Peg
Henry, Jean and family- We are all saddened by the loss of Linda. Over the years, she has become a good friend and loved to shop and look around. Spending time with her at Carol’s was also an experience that I will never forget. I will always think of her with a smile. Val
Dearest Henry,
No words can describe the depth of your loss. Linda was a very special woman. No one could have been a better person to us. She was kind, thoughful and intutively present durng our times together. She will not be forgotten.
mary
Henry, Pat, and families of Linda, Linda will be missed by so many, myself included. What a wonderful person, and I hope all of your memories of her are as special as she was. My thoughts and prayers are with you all through this very difficult time. Fawn
Henry, I’m so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. My thoughts & prayers are will you at this time of sorrow & healing.
Dear Henry,
We are so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. I have so many lovely memories of her to call to mind. She will be greatly missed. You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. May you know the loving presence of the Holy Spirit in this most difficult of times.
Your cousins, Ann, Ron, Adam, & Lil
Dear Henry,
I just want to say, I am so sad to hear of Linda’s death. So young and such a great person. I know you have a great family and hope that your okay.
Henry, Gary and I were greatly saddened by the news of the passsing of Linda. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. When I was back in Coloma a couple years ago I had a short nice visit with Linda. She kind of caught me up on the local news. Take care and we will be thinking of you.
Jo-Ann
Henry, We are saddened by Linda’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your cousins, Janet and Tom Conrow
Henry, I am so saddened by the news of Linda’s passing away. I’ve known you both for so many years, all the way back to Bob’s K-market in 1983 when I first met the two of you. She was always very nice to me and pleasant to deal with. God bless you during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Henry,
I just learned of Linda’s death. I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t think of South Burr Oak Church wihtout thinking of the two of you. My condolences.
Sandy Cardo Gorsuch
Henry, I am saddened by the news of the loss of your wife. I hope other things in your life have been good and the good Lord has blessed you in everything. It has been a long time since I have seen or talked to you but remember our times in Ag class and FFA. May our Lord and Savior comfort you at this time in your life.
Rich