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Thomas Jacobson
Omaha resident, 74
OMAHA - Thomas Jacobson, 74, of Omaha died at home on Monday, Jan,10, 2022
His celebration of life service will be at 1p.m. on Monday April, 18th at St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 17007 Q St, Omaha NE 68135. Masks are required.
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He was born in Minneapolis, Minn., on March 28, 1947. Tom grew up in Coon Rapids, Minn., where he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America, and attended Anoka H.S. where he played multiple sports. Tom's career started as an elementary school teacher and progressed to school principal, superintendent, and professor of graduate studies at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Tom also founded and built a successful business which allowed him to travel extensively throughout the US. He met a lot of interesting and intriguing people along the way, many who became friends.
Survivors include his brother Gerald (Karen) Jacobson; sister Joann (Gary) Rivers; children, Matthew Jacobson (Kimberly Salter), Erik (Romy) Jacobson, Mark (Courtney) Jacobson, Scott (Christina) Jacobson; grandchildren Rowan, Lily, Lars, and Ester; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Tom is preceded in death by his parents Melvin and Dorothy Jacobson.
Tom had a deep and abiding faith in the Lord. Flowers are welcome, or donations to BSA Troop 212, Coon Rapids, MN, www.troop212mn.com.
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Beth Johnson Bishop
October 12, 2025
Tom and I renewed our friendship during retirement.
He was such an interesting, accomplished, thoughtful and kind friend who will be dearly missed.
Mike Moran
February 11, 2022
I met Tom once in a cordial lunch we had as competitors within the search industry we served. First impressions are usually accurate and mine was of a decent guy with whom I could easily be friends. I'm sorry for his loss and the hurt that creates for family, colleagues and friends. I will count myself as a little of both of the last two and share in your sorrow.
Janet Dixon
January 24, 2022
Deepest condolences to the family. As one of his consultants I will truly miss him as a professional but also as a friend. He was a good guy who cared about people and children. Janet Dixon
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Von and Jerre Lauer
January 24, 2022
I worked with Tom and others in McPherson and Jacobson for several years. Always enjoyed Tom and he became a friend. - Von
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