Norman “Jake” Amos Jacobson (1929-2014)

JACOBSON, JOHNSON, ARMSTRONG, STANLEY, DIERCKS, THOMSON

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 7/20/2014 at 10:56:41

Obituary From Adams Soderstrum Funeral Home, Story County, Iowa.

Norman Amos Jacobson was born on April 4, 1929 in Roland to Amos and Nora (Johnson) Jacobson. He was baptized and confirmed at Bergen Lutheran Church in Roland. He graduated from Roland High School and attended University of Iowa. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and was a member of the American Legion. Early in his career he worked for his father at Jacobson Trucking, briefly was an owner-operator, and then drove for Ace Lines Trucking.

Jake liked to rebuild and maintain his trucking equipment, and loved to go boating, camping, RV traveling and exploring flea markets. Jake enjoyed being with his friends and family, and was very social.

Norman “Jake” Amos Jacobson, 85, of Story City died June 13, 2014 at Bethany Manor in Story City.

Jake married Joanne Armstrong on July 1, 1995. He is survived by his second wife, Joanne, of Manson, IA; three daughters: Kay (Jacobson) Stanley (Don) of Winterset, IA, Becky (Jacobson) Diercks (Ross) of Lusk, WY and Lori Jacobson (Jason Kogan) of Los Angeles, CA and one son, Jon Jacobson (Donna) of Cumming, IA and a stepdaughter, Michelle Thomson, of Osage Beach, MO; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Jake is preceded in death by his parents; a son, Dan; a stepson, Mike; a grandson, Joe; a brother, Ed Jacobson; a sister, Jan Jacobson, and an infant sister.

Memorials may be made out to: Alzheimers.org or go to this link to learn more: http://www.nia.nih.gov/health/faq/how-can-i-make-donation-nia-or-alzheimers-research

JUN 17 Memorial Service 01:30PM - 02:30PM
Bergen Lutheran
101 West Maple
Roland, IA, US, 50236

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