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Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at the Fellowship Bible Church in Newman Grove, NE, with Rev. Chris Phelps officiating. The family asks that you please where a mask to the service.
Levander Funeral Home of Newman Grove, NE is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Lawrence Jacobson, son of Lawrence R. and Joan (Klauschie) Jacobson was born on August 25, 1952 at Bishop Clarkson Memorial Hospital in Omaha, NE. Bob was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, Omaha, NE. He attended school at Bryan High School and graduated with the class of 1971. He was on the honor roll and a member of the high school rifle team and ROTC all four years. Bob was also a Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and a member of the Eastern NE Gun Club. Bob went on to attend University of Nebraska in Omaha where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in 1977. Bob lived in Omaha where he worked for the Eppley Cancer Research Center, Sea Gate, and Ashgrove as an Environmental Engineer. In 2001 he moved to Newman Grove, NE and worked for Lindsay Manufacturing until he retired in 2018.
On December 29, 2007 Bob was united in marriage to Karen Potmesil-Etling at Fellowship Bible Church in Newman Grove, NE. He gained another family with Karen's children and grandchildren. They lived in Newman Grove. Bob loved following Missouri Homesteaders, the Sheeplady, and "Tiptoes" on Youtube. He loved to cook and was always in search of new recipes. Bob loved big dogs, electronics, was a gun enthusiast, Snoopy collector, and in his healthier years, loved to go on quilt shop hops with Karen. He designed Christmas tree skirts and quilts on the computer. Bob loved everything Christmas, and was Santa's helper for his nieces and nephews. Bob will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Bob is survived by his wife Karen; and children: Mark (Betty) Etling of Newman Grove, NE: Suzanne (Kevin) Bader of Columbus, NE; Kathryn (Bruce) Backhaus of Newman Grove, NE; sister Joan (John) Tanner and brother Don (Jeannie) Jacobson of Omaha, NE: nieces, great-nieces and nephews; grandchildren; great-grandchild; and many relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and grandson Matthew London.
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Don Jacobson
November 7, 2024
I still think about our phone calls and the great times we used to have at the range. you were my go to when I needed information on certain subjects.Love and miss you brother.
Don and Jeanie Jacobson
December 12, 2023
13 month later and I still miss and always will, the phone calls we had.
We will meet again brother.
Don and Jeanie
Don and Jeanie
November 15, 2022
Our brother Bob brought much laughter into our lives. We enjoyed hours together on the phone, sharing events both present and past. We'd reminisce about our growing-up years, family gatherings, and zany relatives. Shortly after Bob moved to Newman Grove we received a panicked call from our city-bred brother. "This new job is sending me into the field--literally. Do cows bite?"
One of our favorite stories was about Bob's first date with the lovely lady who eventually became his bride. Bob had casually asked where a woman might like to go on a date. We said, "The theater, museums, picnics, movies, restaurants, hiking, etc."
Evidently that lacked allure. Instead, Bob thought a gun show would make a wonderful first date setting. Amazingly, Karen agreed, and their romance ensued.
Bob has transitioned to his heavenly home, but he still lives within our hearts.
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