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Dean W. "Jake" Jacobsen

1965 - 2025

Dean W. "Jake" Jacobsen obituary, 1965-2025, Elkhorn, WI

BORN

1965

DIED

2025

Dean Jacobsen Obituary

Dean W "Jake" Jacobsen Elkhorn, WI - Dean "Jake" Jacobsen was born November 8, 1965, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin to Donald Jacobsen and Elaine (Zak) Becker. He passed away unexpectedly on November 10, 2025, and will be missed by all who knew him. He lived and worked in the Walworth County area, most recently at Union Grove veterans' home. He enjoyed bowling, darts, and his profession with the VA, as well as spending time with friends. He was survived by his brother's Dan Jacobsen, wife Maria and Ray Becker. Sister, Elizabeth Bogle, nieces and nephews: Michael, Mitchell and Kodi Bogle. Carlos Becker. Marion, Isaac and Ella Europa. Preceded in death by father, Donald Jacobsen, mother, Elaine Becker, brother, James Jacobsen, brother-in-law, M. Scott Bogle.

Please join us this Saturday, November 22 at Sammy's Place located at 2079 Division St. E., Troy, WI 53120 at 2 PM for a celebration of life for Jake

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Published by The Gazette from Nov. 21 to Nov. 22, 2025.

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