John Jacobs
September 4, 1936 ~ March 6, 2013
John R. Jacobs, age 76 of Ionia, IA, died Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.
A Memorial Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday March 11, 2013, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Ionia. Lector for the service will be Karen Bonfig. Presenting the offertory gifts will be John's grandchildren, Jammie Ackerson, Jessie Holm and Chad Flick. Ann Bennett will be the organist accompanying the Immaculate Conception Men's Choir singing, 'Here I Am Lord', 'How Great Thou Art' and 'Be Not Afraid'. Connie Flick will be the urnbearer.
A private family interment will take place at a later date.
Friends may greet the family 3 - 5 p.m. Sunday at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton. Visitation continues an hour prior to the Mass at the church on Monday.
John R. Jacobs was born September 4, 1936, on the Jacobs family farm near North Washington, IA, the son of John G. and Johanna M. (Hoffman) Jacobs. When he was 17, he was inducted into the United States Air Force serving from 1953 until being honorably discharged in 1957. John met Beverly Watkins from Charles City and the couple were married on February 15, 1958. To this union one daughter, Connie was born. The couple farmed the Jacobs farm from the time of their marriage until 1974 when they moved into Ionia. Johnny had worked for several years at the former White Farm Tractor Company in Charles City and also for Rausch Brothers Trucking. He also worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation retiring in 1999. His family will remember him for his quick wit, jokes and the stories he loved telling.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Beverly; one daughter, Connie (Jim) Flick; three grandchildren, Jammie (Scott) Ackerson of Cedar Falls, Jessie (Doug) Holm of Charles City, Chad Flick of Ionia; three great-grandsons, Dane Ackerson, Carson and Cooper Holm; three sisters, Mary Meihost of Waverly; JoAnn Meihost of Readlyn, Rita (Leo) Rasing of New Hampton; brother-in-law, Jerry Watkins; sisters-in-law, Betty Watkins, Ethel Kelly, Josie Jacobs.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Helen Chambers; four brothers, Leo Jacobs, Linus Jacobs, Franny Jacobs and Melvin Jacobs in infancy.
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Jammie Ackerson lit a candle in memory of John R. Jacobs
Bev, Connie, Jim and families- Many thoughts and prayers are being sent your way during this difficult time. It was a pleasure working beside John at the D.O.T. when I was in New Hampton. John had a huge heart and a quick wit that will always be remembered. Both Pam and I will forever hold fond memories of him. Ken and Pam DePuew
Nancy Watkins-Doudell lit a candle in memory of John R. Jacobs
Uncle John was always someone who made you smile and seemed to love you unconditionally. I knew him, and I was blessed to have known him. Yet, I am saddened that I didn’t know him as much as I could have and should have. I cried when I heard of his passing, and for me that truly means that I loved him much more than I thought. I thank God for that love and for being blessed with Uncle John’s love and kindness. I will miss him, and the joy he brought to my life and the lives of many others.
Cletus & Doris Ries lit a candle in memory of John R. Jacobs
Don Meihost lit a candle in memory of John R. Jacobs
So sorry to hear of Johnny’s death. What a great guy who always could make you laugh. He had such a marvelous sense of humor. We will all miss him and we keep you all in our prayers. Duane & Pat Lynch
Bev, Connie and family, So sorry to hear of Johnny’s passing. You were all such good neighbors! I spent a lot of time there and Connie here at my house riding horses, bikes and playing! Good times! John will be missed. There’s probably a game of clubs going right now with Dad, Johnny, Boobie and Roger! My sympathy and prayers are with you. Carolyn Nelson
I can remember when Dean andI were dating and big John setting tat the kitchen table bright and early having coffee with Roger on Sunday mornings. Bev and CONNIE YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY.I’m sure him, Boobie, and Roger are living it up.
Sharon And Dean Bormann lit a candle in memory of John R. Jacobs
Sorry to hear that John has passed on. NO more coffee with Big John / Don Jenn
Jim and I are so sorry about John. He was such fun to be around and we enjoyed the visits with him when we were lucky enough to see him when we come ‘home’. Bev and family, hold on to all the memories and the fun times, he was a special man! We were blessed to know him! Sending our deepest sympathy, Jim and Sandy Miller
John, we will miss you. We were blessed to have you as a neighbor, friend and co-worker. Having a beer in your honor and memory. Cheers to you John! Bev, Connie and family, you are in our prayers. He will always be Big John to us and near and dear to our hearts.
Tony And Joan Rausch lit a candle in memory of John R. Jacobs
Bev and Connie – We are so sorry to hear about Johnny. He was a good friend and a good neighbor. We had a lot of good times together. I can think of many times getting together in the winter time to play cards when the weather was so bad couldn’t do anything else. Will never forget all those memories and will never forget my good friend Johnny. We light a candle for him. Gary and Mary Lou Ries
Peggy Hanson lit a candle in memory of John R. Jacobs
Bev and Connie I am so sorry for your loss of John he was a good man and a good friend I will remember him forever and you are in my thoughts and prayer. Now him and Fred can be together in heaven.
Jenny Burke lit a candle in memory of John R. Jacobs
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Bev, Connie, Jim, and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Johnny. I am really going to miss hearing his funny stories and I will even miss his teasing as I know it was done out of love. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Apparently God had a plan for Johnny as it was his time to be called. Try to find comfort in knowing that his suffering is over and he is in a better place and you will one day see him again. Don Meihost
Bev and Connie and family; So sorry to hear about Johnny. Everytime I would go into his room at the hospital I would sing ‘John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt’. I always enjoyed talking with him and he always knew who I was. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Know that there is going to be a bunch of the old gang to greet him up above. What a party they can have!! Sharon Carpenter
Bev & Connie, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family!! Johnny will never be forgotten. Always had a smile on his face. Thinking and praying for you guys. Digger & Michelle (Adams) White
To the family of Johnny, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We will always remember the twinkle in his eyes when he was telling a story, and he always had one! Dennis and Rosemary
Dick & Debbie Bonfig lit a candle in memory of John R. Jacobs
Deb,Roger,Nicole Mohring lit a candle in memory of John R. Jacobs