Thomas A. Jacobson

Thomas A. Jacobson, age 82, of Menomonie, WI passed away Tuesday, October 08, 2013 at his home, with family by his side.

Thomas Andrew Jacobson was born on Nov. 1, 1930 in the Town of Dunn, Dunn Co. WI to Julius and Ruth (Husby) Jacobson.

Tom graduated from Dunn County Aggie and attended U.W. Stout. He then entered into the U.S. Air Force, serving as Flight Mechanic overseas, working on B-17's from 1949 to 1951. After returning from military service, Tom married Sarah Hill on June 13, 1959 at Little Elk Creek Lutheran Church. Together they farmed in the Town of Dunn on the Jacobson family farm, which is a "Century Farm".

Tom served on a number of boards including, Dunn County, Town of Dunn Zoning Committee, Dunn County Fair Board and Church Council. He was an originator of the Irvington Booster Club and a member of the Moose Lodge as well as a lifelong member of New Hope Lutheran Church.

Tom dedicated his life to family and farming and will be sadly missed.

Tom is survived by his wife of 54 years Sarah, four children; Daniel (Shelley), John (Nancy), Paul (Dianne) and Martha (Jeff) Peabody. Nine grandchildren; Nathan, Kathryn, Nicholas, Isaac, Gabriel, Christian, Samuel, Dillan and Brett and one great-granddaughter, Emma. He is also survived by a brother, David (Ardith) Jacobson, two sisters, Ruthann (Mike Mulyck) Jacobson and Rosemary Jacobson, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013 at New Hope Lutheran Church in Downsville with Pastor Dale Moe officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by Menomonie Veterans Honor Guard. There will be visitation from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and at the church one hour prior to the service on Sunday. Burial will be in Grand View Cemetery in the Town of Dunn at a later date.