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Charles Eugene Jacobsen

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Birth	:	11 Feb 1925 West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	9 Apr 2021 West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	West Union Cemetery, West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9611000, -91.8151600
Description	:	Charles {Chuck) Jacobsen, 96, of West Union, Iowa, died Friday, April 9, 2021, at Gundersen Palmer Hospital in West Union, Iowa. Chuck was born at the home farm just outside of West Union, Iowa, on February 11, 1925, to James and Hazel (Musser) Jacobsen. He graduated from West Union High School in 1942 with the honor of being salutatorian of his class. After graduation he farmed with his father on the family farm. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from December 1950 to December 1952. Chuck was united in... Read More	Charles {Chuck) Jacobsen, 96, of West Union, Iowa, died Friday, April 9, 2021, at Gundersen Palmer Hospital in West Union, Iowa. Chuck was born at the home farm just outside of West Union, Iowa, on February 11, 1925, to James and Hazel (Musser) Jacobsen. He graduated from West Union High School in 1942 with the honor of being salutatorian of his class. After graduation he farmed with his father on the family farm. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from December 1950 to December 1952. Chuck was united in marriage with Dolores Anfinson on December 3, 1955. Together they raised eight children- Kevin, Kendall, Karen, Kirk, Kerry, Kyle, Kory, and Kalen- on the family farm. He farmed all of his life on the century farm that he grew up on. Chuck loved following the St. Louis Cardinals, being an avid fan since he was nine years old. He also liked following the Iowa State Cyclones and the Green Bay Packers. Chuck played town softball and was in a bowling league in West Union for many years. He enjoyed playing ping pong with a group of friends in the West Union area. One of his greatest enjoyments was going to his grandchildren's sporting activities. He always loved when the family came to visit, especially on holidays when all the family was together. When not able to visit in person, he enjoyed phone conversations with his family. He also liked to keep in touch with his classmates. Chuck kept up on politics and read The Wall Street Journal daily. He loved watching The Andy Griffith Show and even watched two episodes the night of his passing. Chuck was a Township Trustee for many terms and also served on the West Union Coop Board. He was known as a soil steward and won many soil conservation awards. He was also one of the first in the area to implement strip crop farming. Chuck was a longtime member of Bethel Presbyterian Church in West Union. Preceding Chuck in death were his father, James Jacobsen; his mother, Hazel {Musser} Jacobsen; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Elmer and Cora Anfinson; sister, Marie Jacobsen; and a son, Kalen Jacobsen. Surviving Chuck are his wife, Dolores; children, Kevin (Linda) of St. Charles, Missouri, Kendall of West Union, Iowa, Karen (Victor) Schmitz of West Union, Iowa, Kirk (Dawn) of Clermont, Iowa, Kerry (Lisa) of Clermont, Iowa, Kyle of West Union, Iowa, and Kory {Erin) of Ridgeway, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Kathleen Jacobsen of Cresco, Iowa; sister-in-law, Verna Skinner of Ossian, Iowa; nineteen grandchildren, Justin, Christopher, Erin, Ben, Katie, Nicholas, Molli, Kelli, Shannon, Darcy, Dacia, Erica, Tanner, Keana, Treyton, Alexa, Ty, Nolan, and Ella; and eleven great-grandchildren, Leia, Malin, Bentley, Iris, Bryce, Ryley, Lylah, Lauren, Kydon, Kenley, and Adam. Visitation will be held from 5-7 pm on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Bethel Presbyterian Church in West Union, Iowa. There will also be a one hour visitation before services at the church on Monday. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am on Monday, April 26, 2021 at Bethel Presbyterian Church in West Union, Iowa with Rev. Don J. Best as the officiant. Burial with Military Honors will be at West Union Cemetery, West Union, Iowa. Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of West Union, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Charles Eugene Jacobsen's memorial is located at: West Union Cemetery, West Union, Fayette County, USA.
When did Charles Eugene Jacobsen death?
Charles Eugene Jacobsen death on 9 Apr 2021 in West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.9611000
Longitude: -91.8151600

Family Members:

Parent

James Jacobsen

(1889 - 1973)

Hazel M Musser Jacobsen

(1890 - 1994)

Siblings

Marie Hazel Jacobsen

(1918 - 2009)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. West Union Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9611000, -91.8151600

2. Mount Calvary Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9300003, -91.7850037

3. Boale Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9935700, -91.8451900

4. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9777985, -91.7647018

5. Butler Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9738910, -91.7501880

6. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9347000, -91.7450027

7. South Windsor Cemetery
Donnan, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9211006, -91.8747025

8. Prairie View Cemetery
Fayette, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8993580, -91.8330000

9. Oak Ridge Cemetery
Auburn Township, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0155983, -91.8683014

10. George Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0346985, -91.7818985

11. Windsor Cemetery
Hawkeye, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9644012, -91.9225006

12. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Fayette, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8768997, -91.8094025

13. Brainard Cemetery
Brainard, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9341980, -91.7044900

14. Dunham Grove Cemetery
Randalia, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8767014, -91.8458023

15. Hawkeye Cemetery
Hawkeye, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9397011, -91.9357986

16. Nutting Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0306015, -91.7247009

17. Saint Petr Kirchof
Eldorado, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0572014, -91.8352966

18. Bethany Lutheran Church Cemetery
West Union, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0625000, -91.7630997

19. Lima Cemetery
Lima, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8689000, -91.7373000

20. Saint Francis Cemetery
Fayette, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8511009, -91.8261032

21. Dover Township Cemetery
Dover Township, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0708008, -91.8392029

22. Oak Lawn Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9986000, -91.9666977

23. Pitts Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9900017, -91.9708023

24. Gods Acres Cemetery
Clermont, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9925003, -91.6496964