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Virgil C. Jacobsen

1926 - 2013

Virgil C. Jacobsen obituary, 1926-2013, West Des Moines, IA

BORN

1926

DIED

2013

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McLarens Resthaven Chapel & Mortuary

801 19th Street

West Des Moines, Iowa

Virgil Jacobsen Obituary

Virgil C. Jacobsen

West Des Moines

Virgil Carl Jacobsen, 86, died at Bright Kavanagh House in Des Moines on Saturday, February 16, 2013. Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Luther Memorial Church with burial at Glendale Cemetery.

He was born Nov. 17, 1926 in Nysted, NE to Willie and Esther (Jensen) Jacobsen. He married Alice Brokaw on August 17, 1947. To this union was born six children. Alice passed away in 1989.

Virgil was in the U.S. Army from 1952 to1953, where he served in Germany during the Korean War. They moved to Des Moines in 1955 where he worked at Colonial Bakery while attending Grand View College. He subsequently graduated from Drake University in 1959 with a BS in Business Administration. Virgil worked for 30 years with Continental Western Insurance Company where he retired in 1990.

He was very proud of his Danish heritage. He was a long time member of Luther Memorial Church and the Danish Lutheran Brotherhood in Des Moines. Following his retirement, he married Janice (Juel) Hansen in 1994. For several years, he worked part time at McLaren's Funeral Home. He enjoyed traveling and was widely known for his Danish rye bread. He particularly enjoyed making hundreds of loaves of bread for the Danish Brotherhood annual meeting and the annual church bake sale.

Virgil was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Alice. He is survived by his wife, Janice; children, Lowell (Donna) Jacobsen, Altoona, Diane (Dick) Stanton, Gilman City, MO, Mary (Adrian) Skytland, White Bear Lake, MN, Arla Jacobsen, Des Moines, Tina (Roy) Lee, Des Moines and Loren (Christy) Jacobsen, Johnston; step-children, Dan (Carol) Hansen, West Des Moines, Deb (James) Bieker, Elk Horn and Mark (Teri) Hansen, Urbandale; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; 17 step-great-grandchildren; brother, Bill (Virginia) Jacobsen, Des Moines and Allan (Blanche) Jacobsen, Audubon; and sister in law, Elva Rasmussen, Elk Horn.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at McLaren's Chapel in West Des Moines. Memorial contributions may be directed to Luther Memorial Church.

Published by the Des Moines Register on Feb. 18, 2013.
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We are so sorry for the loss of Virgil! I have good memories of Virgil, Alice, and family from Luther Memorial Church when I was growing up. My prayers are with you now.

Janet Hockey

March 21, 2013

Janice, Georgia and I want to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. Will always remember Virgil as a friend from Western Village.

Larry and Georgia Speed

February 23, 2013

From the U.S. Bank EDI & EPay Operations team, we express our deepest sympathy at the loss of your father, Mary.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

U.S. Bank

February 19, 2013

We were neighbors may years ago in Sheridan Park. Mr. Jacobsen will be missed.
God bless the family.
West/Weeks/Weil families ~

Kim Weeks (West)

February 19, 2013

We're so sorry to hear about your loss. I love the picture of Virgil that you chose for his obituary. It really captured who he was. I didn't know about Virgil's bread making expertise either. The kitchen must have smelled so wonderful! I won't be able to be there tomorrow for the funeral as I am babysitting our grandson every day, but Allen is picking up his mom, Eva, so they will both be there. May God wrap his arms around you with love and peace.

Allen andJulie Tupker

February 18, 2013

I KNOW HOW DIFFICULTY THIS IS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.I AM SO SORRY HE IS GONE, THERE ARE SO MANY MEMORIES OF FUN AND LAUGHTER & LOVE..
LOVE YOU,
ROSE

ROSE KELLY

February 18, 2013

Jake our thoughts are with you and your family during this very difficult time - I just wish I could have tasted his world famous bread.

Sally & Mike Brewer

Mike Brewer

February 18, 2013

Very sorry to hear of Virgil's passing. He will be missed.

Tom Kennedy

February 18, 2013

I met Virgil through my dad who also worked for Contential Western Insurance Co. They were co-workers and friends for 25 years. Virgil was a kind generous man whom my dad very highly of.

Jeanne Ford-Johnson

February 18, 2013

Love you

February 18, 2013

BRENT BENTON

February 18, 2013

Sorry to hear of the passing of your dad, grandpa, and husband. I will always remember Virgil's smile and his warm sense of humor. May your memories comfort you in the days ahead. My guess is that heaven now has the aroma of baking bread.

Greg, Shari, Kayla, & Kyle Thompson

Shari Thompson

February 17, 2013

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