David Jacobsen

October 12, 1940 ~ August 1, 2023
David Jacobsen age 82 of Fredericksburg, IA, dies Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at New Hampton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 7, 2023, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg with Rev. Ronnie Koch officiating. Lunch will be served following the burial at the City Hall in Fredericksburg. Florist available thru The Blue Iris at 641-394-4158 or Pocket Full of Posies at 641-394-3377.
Interment will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg with Mitch Jacobsen, Lindsey Jacobsen, Alex Kerr, Zak Kerr, Dan Kerr, Brad Kerr, and Todd Kerr serving as pallbearers. Military Honors will be conducted by Amvets Post 90 and Burial will take place at Rose Hill.
Friends may greet the family from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 7, 2023, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg.
David Frederick Jacobsen was born on October 12, 1940 to Frederick and Bessie(Renslow) Jacobsen. Dave grew up in West St. Paul, MN and graduated from Sibley High School in 1958. Immediately following graduation, he enlisted into the United States Marine Corps. Dave was a Proud Marine and served his country well for 10 years, including both active and reserve service. Dave achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant and he carried himself throughout his entire life to be a Proud Marine, Father, Husband, Stepdad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Friend, and overall outstanding citizen.
In 1962, Dave married Gwen Paul in West St. Paul and shortly after moved to Rochester, starting a family and raising two boys – Paul and Troy. Dave continued to serve in the reserves while also discovering he had the “gift of gab” while working his first sales positions at both 7up and Gerber Baby Foods.
After his service and term in the Marines, Dave and his family moved to Minnesota City, MN, where Dave was a sales representative for A.A.L., selling Life and Health Insurance in the Winona area for 20 years. In 1984, after years of being around animals and watching his eldest son grow a love for raising fox, Dave turned his talents into representing National Feeds Inc., the company that supplied Dog and Fox Food to Kennels and Distributers throughout the entire U.S., Canada and Alaska.
Dave divorced in 1989, but in 1991- Dave found love again and married the “town sweetheart” Joan Kerr from Fredericksburg. Dave was a well-known member of the community and was often seen at the Golf Course or out and about with his friends and neighbors.
Dave was a proud member of the Amvets Post 90, in Fredericksburg Iowa for 21 years - and after his retirement from National, he was elected Post Commander and served this post and community proudly. He especially took pride in organizing the towns Memorial Day programs and many other events. Dave was also elected and served as the Chickasaw County Veterans Affairs Service Officer- located in New Hampton, Iowa. Dave helped countless veterans and their families in the area during their search for information, government funding, help and support. Dave was also instrumental in the funding and development of the Veterans Memorial located in Fredericksburg.
Dave had many talents and he loved spending his time working in his woodshop; playing golf; traveling; playing cards and fishing with his boys in Canada.
Dave was a man of great faith who dressed well and had an unforgettable handshake!
Survivors include his wife: Joan (Kerr) Jacobsen of Fredericksburg - his sons; Paul (Jenelle) Jacobsen - Minnesota City and Troy (Laurie) Jacobsen - Minneiska. Dave is also survived by Dan (Lori) Kerr – Des Moines; Brad (Tami) Kerr – Huxley and Todd (fiancé Mary Clark) Kerr – Des Moines. Surviving grandchildren include Mitch (Paige) Jacobsen, Lindsey Jacobsen and Kailey (James) Winterbottom, Tallie, Zak (Jennifer) and Alex Kerr. Great grandchildren include – Miles Jacobsen and Brooks and Boston Kerr.
Surviving siblings include John (Carol) Jacobsen, Barb Kleinek and Suzanne Bruggman.
David is also survived by many nieces, nephews, true friends, caring neighbors, and he will truly be missed by many.
The family would like to give a special thanks to all the caring nurses and Hospice staff at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents and grandson Dawson.
Joan, I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you and your family.
Joan, and boys so sorry for your loss.
There are no words to fill the void…cherish memories from better days.
Oh. No so sad..Dave was a great neighbor and church friend sending prayers to Joan and all of his family.
Joan and family you have my deepest sympathy. Prayers for strength in the day ahead
My condolences and prayers and hugs.
Joan, I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you and your family.
Sorry for your loss ❤
Our condolences to Joan and her family. 🙏 Our thoughts and prayers are with you all..
So very sorry, Joan and family!
So sorry Joan. 😞
Joan , you have our deepest sympathy. 🙏🙏
So sorry for your loss
Thoughts and Prayers to all!
Hold on to all the wonderful memories hugs to you Joan
Sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss
Joan, prayers and condolences to you and your family. 🙏🙏
Oh Joan, I am so sorry to hear this. You and the family will be in my prayers. You know where to find me if I can do anything.
So sorry for your loss Joan. Sending hugs and prayers 🙏🙏🙏
Sorry for your loss Joan and family. Sending prayers.
So sorry for your loss! Thoughts and prayers to you and your family!
I am so sorry Joan, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathy to Joan and her family.
So sorry for your loss
Joan, Dan, Brad, Todd, Sending my deepest sympathy in the loss of Dave. May he rest in peace. Lisa Schoonover Herold
My sympathy to Joan and family 🙏
Sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss Joan and your family. Prayers and hugs.
Joan so sorry for your loss.
Sending hugs and prayers to you and your families 🤗🙏
Joan, Ed and I are so very sorry to hear of Dave’s passing…. You and all Dave’s loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry our Sympathy
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Joan, you have our sympathies. He was such a wonderful guy with a great sense of humor. Hugs and prayers to you.
Joanie- We are so sorry for your loss. So many good memories through the years. Keep those close to your heart. ❤️🙏🏻
So very sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers 🙏
Joan sorry for your loss prayers for you and the family
Joan and boys, so sorry to hear the passing of Dave. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Sorry for your loss Joan. Thoughts and prayers to you and all his family and friends.
Sorry for your loss
Joan, so sorry for your loss! Thinking of you!
Thoughts and prayers to all the family! I always enjoyed him as a driver when I worked at Laures.💕
Deepest sympathy to Joan and family 🙏
So very sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Dena and Zac Palmer and Dean Speicher
My sympathies to Dave’s family
Our sympathies to Joan and family 🙏🏻💕
So sad to hear this news! We had great relationship when I worked for Chickasaw county!
Deepest sympathy to the family..God bless.
Joanie, I was so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing.MY Sympathy and prayers to you and your family. Dave was a great guy and I enjoyed visiting with him. Hold on to good memories you shared together.
Deepest sympathy to Joan and family and friends! A great guy to call friend! God has gained an angel.
Sympathy to the family. Dave and I worked together as department heads for Chickasaw County. He helped a lot veterans in the county.
Our sympathy to Joan and family
So sorry to hear about Dave passing. Joan, hang on to the memories you and Dave made over the years. Prayers and hugs coming your way.
Randy and Mary Jane Leach
So sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs for healing and remembering all the great memories!!
Your in our thoughts and prayers Joan! Hugs sent your way!
Oh my. I’m so sorry to hear this Joan. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Joan thinking of you and knowing Dave is at peace now! Hugs
Joanie-so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Our sympathy to you and your family.
Joan,so sorry to hear about Dave’s passing,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,hugs.
So sorry your loss Joan! Thoughts and prayers for your family 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Sorry for your loss
So sorry Aunt Joan! Our deepest sympathy. Love to all of u.
Sorry for your loss Joan and Family, you have my sympathy.
So sorry for your loss.
Sympathy and prayers to Joan and her family. My he RIP
So sorry for your loss, Joan. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family
Deepest sympathy. Praying for the family.
Joan….I am so sorry…..thinking of all the family and friends….
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Deepest sympathy Joan and family. We are very sorry for your loss and hold you and your families in prayers
My sympathy to You and family. Dave was a great guy. Prayers for all.
My Deepest Sympathy to Joan and entire family of Dave’s. Know you our in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time of loss. RIP Dave!
So sorry for your loss.
LOVE AND HUGS JOANNIE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS DAVE WAS A GREAT MAN PRAYERS FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Sorry for your loss
So sorry, joan
Joan. You have our thoughts and prayers
So sorry for your loss.
Prayers to the family!
So sorry for your loss Joan and family,
Sympathy and prayers for you and your family
My deepest sympathy and prayer’s Joan to you and your family.
Joan & Dave’s Families So Sorry for your loss Joan Sending my Thoughts and Prayers for now and the days ahead Love and Hugs from Ruth 🙏🏻🙏🏻
So sorry for your loss🙏
So very sorry! Dave was a great guy!
My deepest sympathy to Dave’s family.
Thoughts and prayers with all of his family ❤️🙏❤️🙏
Prayers sent to the family!
My sincere condolences to you,Joan. It’s been a long difficult time for you, may Dave now be over all the pain and suffering, God bless you!
Deepest sympathy to Joan and family.
My deepest sympathy goes out to you Joan and familiy.
It was a privilege to have known Dave as a friend; and to have been involved with him serving with the Amvets and Auxiliary. May he now rest in peace.
Thoughts and prayers Joan and families for peace and comfort now and in the hard days ahead.
Sending our sympathies!
Sorry for your loss
Deepest sympathy to Dave’s family. He was great to visit with.
Hugs and prayers, Joan! My sincere sympathy.🙏
Dave was a guy I could count on for a firm handshake when I visited AmVet events. I appreciate the support he gave vets in the Chickasaw county area
Dave and I began working together with AAL about 52 years ago (1971)? Because of AAL, Dave, Gwen, Judy and I became dearest friends! What I will also cherish is a Bible study that Dave and I had by telephone for almost 1 1/2 years beginning in Feb 2019. Dave made a renewed commitment to Jesus Christ. Then, Joan join our Bible study in 2020 where she made a commitment to our Lord Jesus! What a precious time we had together! I remember the thoughtful and insightful questions Joan asked about the Bible and faith! We have joy and take comfort in knowing that Dave is in heaven and the presence of our Lord! Thank you, Bob Merwin.