Algene W.

Jacobson

Algene W. "Jake" Jacobson, 91, Lake Mills, died on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at his home.

He was born on July 2, 1923 in Fort Atkinson, the son of the late Raymond and Lydia (Moldenhauer) Jacobson.

He was a graduate of Britzke Country School, Cambridge.
He married Marie Burow on June 14, 1947 in Jefferson.

Jake was a heavy equipment operating engineer for a number of years. He also had been a farm manager for Spangler Seeds in Jefferson and later farmed in the town of Aztalan. He owned and operated the Mile-A-Way tavern for 11 years.

He loved all animals, especially dogs, poultry birds, and had broke horses.
Jake raised Jersey show cattle, winning prizes at the State Fair and Dairy Expo.
He was a member of the former Lake Mills Motorcycle Club and enjoyed playing pool.

Survivors include his wife, Marie; their children, Janet (John) Mata of Lake Mills, Dennis of Jefferson, Gary (Jolene) of Lake Mills, Duane (Michele) of Jefferson; grandchildren, Jennifer (Alex) Oakes, Michael Mata, Gary Jr. "Willie" (Laura) Jacobson , Jeffrey (Natalya) Jacobson, Timothy (Amber) Jacobson, Bradley Jacobson, Samuel Jacobson; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Brody and Autumn Jacobson, Lennon Mata, Caleb and Lydia Connors; a sister-in-law, Helen Jacobson of Jefferson; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Also preceding in death was a brother, LeRoy and a grandson, Edward "Eddie" Jacobson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 11, 2014, at the United Methodist Church with the Rev. Edwin Vargas officiating.
Burial will be in the Aztalan-Milford Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday at the church and after 10 a.m. on Monday until the time of service.