December 18, 1930 – September 04, 2012
Donald (Jake) W. Jacobson of Wixom was born on December 18, 1930 in Bessemer, Michigan to William and Sylvia Jaconson and died September 4, 2012 at age 81.
Beloved husband of 34 years to Elaine.
Loving father of: Bob (Anne) Jacobson and Mark (Jill) Jacobson. Step father of Vern “Skip” Soli.
Also 8 grandchildren. Brother of Anita (Ronald) Schoenherr. Also numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Jacobson was retired from the Ford Motor Company Wixom Plant and was a lifetime member of the Finnish Cultural Center, Farmington Hills and Finn Camp in Wixom. He was a Korean War Army veteran and was active with the Wixom VFW and American Legion. Mr. Jacobson also served as Aide-de-Camp to the State of Michigan VFW Commander Bud Huuki. He was also active with the Eagles and Bison Clubs.
Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 340 Pontiac Trail Walled Lake (3 Blks. S. of Maple Rd.) Monday 11 AM. Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery. Friends may visit Sunday 4-8 PM. Memorials to the Finn Camp of Wixom or the Wixom VFW Post appreciated.
Memorials to the Finn Camp of Wixom (Detroit Finnish Cooperative Summer Camp Association) may be made at a luncheon for Mr. Jacobson will be held on Monday, September 10, at 4:00 p.m. at the Finn Camp Clubroom, 2524 Loon Lake Rd.
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