John Jacobson

John Alan Jacobson was born on September 26, 1952, in Ames, Iowa, the son of Alfred and Betty (Losee) Jacobson. He was raised and educated in Eagle Grove, graduating from Eagle Grove High School in 1970. John served in the United States Army and the Iowa National Guard for 22 years.

On August 19, 1973, John married Nancy Case at the United Church of Christ in Clarion. They had two children, Brad and Jennifer.

John worked as a builder/contractor and operated A & J Construction for 48 years. He was a member of the Samuel Lutheran Church, VFW, American Legion and Patriot Guard.

John enjoyed traveling, the Iowa Hawkeyes, fishing, hunting and loved his dogs, Angus and Hunter.

John died on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Southfield Wellness in Webster City, at the age of 72 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Nancy in 2023 and brother-in-law, Tommy Case.

John is survived by his children: Brad A. (Julie) Jacobson and Jennifer Jacobson; grandchildren, Asher, Isla, and Evelyn; sister, Sandi (Ken) Butt; brothers-in-law, R. Scott (Nancy) Case and Jeff Desen; sister-in-law, Tamy McBeth and many other family and friends.
Memorial services were held on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, 10 a.m. at Samuel Lutheran Church. Visitation was Thursday, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Foust Funeral Home. Burial with military honors in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be left to Pheasants Forever ~ https://www.pheasantsforever.org. Foust Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. www.foustfh.com