Jacob "Jake" R. Farrell

Jacob "Jake" R. Farrell obituary, Lake Crystal, MN

Jacob "Jake" R. Farrell

Jacob "Jake" Farrell Obituary

Visit the Northview - North Mankato Mortuary website to view the full obituary.

Jacob “Jake” R. Farrell, age 21, of Lake Crystal, died April 20, 2025, from injuries of a motor vehicle accident.

A Celebration of Jake’s Life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Monday, April 28, and will continue one hour before the service Tuesday all at Northview - North Mankato Mortuary. Interment will be in Lake Crystal Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jake’s memory are preferred.

Jacob Richard was born April 8, 2004, to Jason R. and Annette R. (Quade) Farrell in Mankato. Jake graduated from Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial High School in 2022. Jake worked for the Lake Crystal Ace Hardware, helping farm for Dave and Ean Gilman, and for Benny’s Powersports in Lake Crystal as a mechanic since he was 16.

Jake enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, farming for others, cutting trees, tinkering on his 1967 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, and fixing and helping with anything for his friends.

Jake is survived by his parents, Jason and Annette Farrell; sister, Haley Farrell; grandparents, Judy and Ed Ellanson, Albert Quade; his dogs, Maverick and Diesl; aunts and uncles, Amy and Paul Nelson, Damon and Elizabeth Quade; cousins, Bryan and Chelsey Nelson and their children, Tyler, Mason, and Carter, Jordan and Karre Nelson, and Landon Quade; and many extended family.

Jake was preceded in death by his grandfather, Richard “Dick” Farrell; grandmother, Laree Quade; and cousin, Brandon Nelson.

Jake had a huge heart and left a lasting impact on all that met him.

The live stream link below is a complimentary service provided by

Mankato Area Funeral Homes.

Unforeseen technical, internet, facility, and/or acoustical circumstances may produce a diminished end product. Please note, if the live stream does not appear, we are attempting to record and publish the service for later viewing.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Northview - North Mankato Mortuary

2060 Commerce Drive, North Mankato, MN 56003

Make a Donation
in Jacob "Jake" Farrell's name

How to support Jacob "Jake"'s loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Jacob "Jake" Farrell's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more