Robert E. Jacobs

Robert “Bob” Jacobs, age 92, of Cold Spring, died Aug. 27, 2020, at the St. Cloud Hospital.
Memorial services were 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Kimball with the Rev. David Milz officiating. Interment with military honors followed at 3 p.m. at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls. Visitation was 5-7 p.m. Monday at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Kimball and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Physical distancing, capacity limitations and universal masking were observed at the funeral home and at the church.
Robert Emil Jacobs was born Aug. 25, 1928, in Wheaton to Emil and Anna (Nachtigal) Jacobs. Bob grew up on the family farm and attended school in Wheaton. Bob left school early to help on the farm. As a young adult, Bob entered the United States Army, where he honorably served his country during the Korean War. On June 9, 1962, Bob was united in marriage to Marie Johnson at Popple Creek Lutheran Church in Popple Creek. Bob and Marie made their home and raised their family in Sauk Rapids. Bob worked for 25 years as the chief boiler operator for American Linen Supply, now AmeriPride, retiring in 1990. He then traveled across the United States with Laborers for Christ for the next 17 years, building 32 churches and schools for the Missouri Synod. For the past 14 years, Bob and Marie have made their home in Cold Spring, where they managed River Oaks Apartments for the first 10 years. In his spare time, Bob enjoyed woodworking, snowmobiling, camping, fishing and spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren.
Bob is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marie of Cold Spring; children, Judy (James) Christopher of Sharpsburg, Georgia, Jane (Thomas) Christopher of Alexandria, South Dakota , Jeff (Jenny) Jacobs of Watkins, and Jelaine (Craig) Beumer of Cold Spring; five grandchildren, John (Cindell), Michaela, Joshua, Jamie, and Caleb; one great-grandchild on the way; siblings, Harold Jacobs, Elvina Lezer, Darwin (Cindy) Jacobs, Arloa Gerdes, Karen (Richard) Flittie, and Carol (Bill) Crane; and many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Anna Jacobs; brothers, Harlin and Dennis Jacobs; and grandchild, Kaisha Beumer.
Bob’s grandchildren served as urn bearers. Lori Rippentrop provided the music for the service. Arrangements were entrusted with Dingmann Funeral Care Burial and Cremation Services of Kimball.
Obituary, guestbook, video tribute, and funeral webcast online at www.dingmannfuneral.com
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Memorial services were 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Kimball with the Rev. David Milz officiating. Interment with military honors followed at 3 p.m. at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls. Visitation was 5-7 p.m. Monday at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Kimball and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Physical distancing, capacity limitations and universal masking were observed at the funeral home and at the church.
Robert Emil Jacobs was born Aug. 25, 1928, in Wheaton to Emil and Anna (Nachtigal) Jacobs. Bob grew up on the family farm and attended school in Wheaton. Bob left school early to help on the farm. As a young adult, Bob entered the United States Army, where he honorably served his country during the Korean War. On June 9, 1962, Bob was united in marriage to Marie Johnson at Popple Creek Lutheran Church in Popple Creek. Bob and Marie made their home and raised their family in Sauk Rapids. Bob worked for 25 years as the chief boiler operator for American Linen Supply, now AmeriPride, retiring in 1990. He then traveled across the United States with Laborers for Christ for the next 17 years, building 32 churches and schools for the Missouri Synod. For the past 14 years, Bob and Marie have made their home in Cold Spring, where they managed River Oaks Apartments for the first 10 years. In his spare time, Bob enjoyed woodworking, snowmobiling, camping, fishing and spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren.
Bob is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marie of Cold Spring; children, Judy (James) Christopher of Sharpsburg, Georgia, Jane (Thomas) Christopher of Alexandria, South Dakota , Jeff (Jenny) Jacobs of Watkins, and Jelaine (Craig) Beumer of Cold Spring; five grandchildren, John (Cindell), Michaela, Joshua, Jamie, and Caleb; one great-grandchild on the way; siblings, Harold Jacobs, Elvina Lezer, Darwin (Cindy) Jacobs, Arloa Gerdes, Karen (Richard) Flittie, and Carol (Bill) Crane; and many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Anna Jacobs; brothers, Harlin and Dennis Jacobs; and grandchild, Kaisha Beumer.
Bob’s grandchildren served as urn bearers. Lori Rippentrop provided the music for the service. Arrangements were entrusted with Dingmann Funeral Care Burial and Cremation Services of Kimball.
Obituary, guestbook, video tribute, and funeral webcast online at www.dingmannfuneral.com
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