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Kenneth Jacobs Obituary
Sioux Falls, SD - Kenneth Paul Jacobs, Jr., age 47, died at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls on Friday, May 17, 2019.
He was born on November 27, 1971 in El Paso, TX to Kenneth Paul, Sr. and Beverly (Heyrend) Jacobs. As part of a Navy family, Ken moved around a lot, graduating from high school in Papillion, Nebraska. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy from Idaho State University in 1999 and the Juris Doctor degree from Rutgers School of Law in 2003.
Ken worked as a professional server and bartender at numerous fine dining restaurants throughout his adult life, was a long-time and beloved server at Parker's Bistro in Sioux Falls and was a certified sommelier.
He was a very learned man and a great conversationalist. He was driven by quality in everything he did. An exceptional musician with a unique voice, he played the guitar, the upright and electric bass, and especially enjoyed Americana music and Frank Sinatra.
Ken was also an artist, actor, and avid reader who loved to debate. He practiced fencing, and was a golf enthusiast.
He is survived by one sister Angie (Pete) Jacobs Womack of Smithfield, MO, two brothers, Terry (Alla) of Idaho Falls, ID and Tim Jacobs of Norfolk, VA, and several nieces and nephews.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Church of the Gate in Sioux Falls, to be followed by a special tribute gathering at ICON at 4:00 PM.
Inurnment will be in the family plot, at a later date, in Idaho.
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John Goodhue
May 30, 2019
So sorry to hear. I did not know Ken well, but always enjoyed the opportunity to interact with him whenever I passed through Sioux Falls and stopped for dinner. I always considered him witty and entertaining with a wealth of knowledge. I was always curious as to the rest of his story. In any event, despite knowing him only from interaction at the restaurant he was easy to identify as a special person. To all of his family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss.
Rozanne Murphy
May 27, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Your brother sounds like a great person. Wish i could have met him.
Gretchen Zloty
May 26, 2019
You will be missed.
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Larry V
May 25, 2019
Mark Wolford
May 22, 2019
He came out to Seattle to visit me and stayed in a downtown hotel . We toured the city and it was special to me because I finally got to show a friend around , glad he took the time to make us feel special
Marc Bolado
May 22, 2019
Ken was my housemate at Idaho State University back in 1997. He was insanely talented, uniquely funny, painfully infuriating at times, but always a loyal friend. It pains me that this world is without his presence.
Samantha Chapman
May 22, 2019
I knew Ken to be a kind cynic with impeccable taste. We once spent a day in Omaha wandering around the Joslyn and Old Market. We ate escargot at M's before it burned down. Ken possessed one of those rare souls that you can feel after talking with him for just a few minutes. He was like softened leather. I miss him.
Rich Jones
May 21, 2019
Amazing high school and college memories with Ken. Awesome listener and incredibly talented. Sure you brought light to everyone's life you touched. Rest well, brother.
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