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Gerald "Jerry" JACOBSEN

1941 - 2020

Gerald "Jerry" JACOBSEN obituary, 1941-2020, Inver Grove Heights, MN

BORN

1941

DIED

2020

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Roberts Funeral Home - Inver Grove Heights

8108 Barbara Ave

Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

Gerald JACOBSEN Obituary

Age 79, of Inver Grove Heights After suffering multiple injuries from a bike accident, Jerry passed away peacefully on September 19, 2020 at Regions Hospital surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife, Joan; daughters, Kristie and Karen (Mike) Perry; four grandchildren, Noah, Caleb, Julian & Zoey. Jerry was born on August 24, 1941 in St Paul, MN and is preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Avis. He worked at Inver Hills Community College as a professor of math and computers. Since retirement, Jerry traveled the world with Joan, tended his ever-growing garden, line danced, explored the outdoors, and, every day, was ready to do whatever his family needed. The family will hold a small, private service. Please do not send flowers. Memorials preferred. www.robertsfuneralandcremation.com


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Published by Pioneer Press on Sep. 20, 2020.

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Buz Vollmer

December 15, 2020

Jake was a good friend and mentor to me growing. We lived close by and did many things together. Jerry was not only very smart but was a excellent athlete in at least two sports, baseball and basketball.. -he was the best Murray athlete never to play on the school team. Jake was very talented in many ways. He will be missed!

Carol Nibbe

September 23, 2020

Joan, Kristie and Karen, my heart goes out to you at this time. So thankful to have known you as neighbors and friends. One memory I have of Jerry is the first snowfall of significance and you would see Jerry on his cross country skis heading out of the court. Cling to your memories, it will bring a smile to your face. My sympathy to all of you.

Rita Petersen

September 21, 2020

Joan, Kristie and Karen, my heart and love goes out to all of you. I can’t imagine your grief but I do know how the four of you were as a loving family. The beautiful memories you hold and the four grandchildren were his pride and joy, he always went the extra mile and was proud of his family. Jerry you will be missed so very much, but we will meet again.
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Wayne and Valerie Riley

September 20, 2020

Prayers for Joan and family.

John and Linda Kelly

September 20, 2020

John and I have known Jerry as a member of our line dance family since the old Rodeo days - over 20 years, for sure. His enthusiasm for line dancing was boundless and we loved seeing him on the floor. He was a great example of active aging and certainly inspired many of us to keep moving. His passing will leave a big hole in this community. Our deepest sympathy to his family, the people whom we know were most important to him.

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