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John "Jake" Jacobsen

1948 - 2023

John "Jake" Jacobsen obituary, 1948-2023, Omaha, NE

BORN

1948

DIED

2023

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John Jacobsen Obituary

John "Jake" Jacobsen

April 10, 2023

Jake passed on April 10, 2023. Preceded in death by parents John M. Jacobsen and Opal M (Poleinoski) Jacobsen. Survived by his wife of 52 years, Diane (Dodie); sisters Judi Jacobsen and Ron Thompson (special friend) and Jeri (Mark) Harrison; son James; daughter Jackie and grandchildren Hannah Jacobsen, Joe Jacobsen and Coryn Jacobsen.

Jake was employed by the NE Dept. of Transportation. With NDOT he served in many roles including State Deputy Director of Operations. He made many lifelong friends at NDOR and in the industry. He enjoyed his fishing and hunting trips.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Friday, April 21 at Braman Mortuary 6505 S 144th Street in Omaha. Visitation at 10:00am; Funeral at 11:00am; and Lunch at 11:30am. To view a live broadcast or to see the full obituary go to www.bramanmortuary.com.

Published by Lincoln Journal Star on Apr. 19, 2023.

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Apr

21

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

Braman Mortuary & Cremation Services

6505 S. 144th St, Omaha, NE

Apr

21

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Braman Mortuary & Cremation Services

6505 S. 144th St Omaha, Omaha, NE

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Braman Mortuary & Cremation Services - Millard/Southwest Chapel

6505 S. 144th St, Omaha, NE 68137

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