Darold Jacobson

Darold Jacobson, age 91, of Schaller, Iowa died December 27, 2023 at the Park View Rehabilitation Center in Sac City, Iowa. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Galva, Iowa. Burial will be in the Galva Township East Cemetery. Visitation will take place Friday, January 5, 2024 from 5-7:00 p.m. at the CHURCH. To watch a livestream of the service by St. John's Lutheran Church, please use the following link: https://www.facebook.com/StJohnsGalva/. Darold's family has established a memorial fund in his name. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller is in charge of the arrangements. It was a cold March 17 in 1932, when George F. (Shorty) and Hazel L. (Challman) Jacobson welcomed their third child, a son, Darold. The Lord stamped Darold with a deep love of farming and agriculture that day, being born in the farmhouse on his parents’ farm in rural Galva, Iowa. He was baptized at the Galva United Methodist Church. Darold attended school in Galva where he played football and basketball, graduating in 1949, after which he farmed with his father and, as a matter of fact, up until the day he died. When Darold had a free evening he’d spend it with his buddies traveling the county in cool cars and often socializing at the roller skating rink in Sac City where he met the love of his life, Jo Ann Philips. They married February 3,1952 in St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sac City. The couple began their life together on the farm where he was born; residing there until 1992 when they moved into Schaller. They were active members of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Galva where Darold served as trustee, usher and elder. Darold and Jo Ann welcomed six children into the world: Steven, Teresa, Jeffrey, Marcel, Nanci and Philip. Over the years, Darold and his family raised crops, had dairy cattle, fed beef cattle and raised lots of hogs (farrow to finish). One of Darold’s favorite times of the year was the Fall when he would travel to the Baker, Montana area to purchase calves from his longtime friends, Lynn and Doris Householder. Many times he enjoyed driving one of the Pyle Truckline semis himself. Darold shared his love for agriculture and being outdoors with his children in many ways, but most importantly as a 4-H leader through their developing years. He recognized the importance of providing all youth meaningful opportunities built on the principals of thought, compassion, service and healthy living. His 4-H passion led him to his service of 50+ years on the Sac County Fair Board. In 2013 he was honored by his induction into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame at the Iowa State Fair. He also served on Sac County Pork Producers and Sac County Farm Bureau boards. Darold loved the social aspect of sales. He earned a reputation for selling Schaller Popcorn Day raffle tickets and hundreds of Stag Night tickets for the Schaller Jaycees fundraiser. For 50+ years, Darold sold Archer Oil to small businesses and fellow farmers. Darold enjoyed fishing and playing any card games, especially Bridge and cribbage. He loved attending activities of many types to watch his grand and great grandchildren. Darold loved life. His laugh was contagious, and he played “The Joker” often. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left, blessed to have shared in Darold’s life, include his children: Jeff (Kathy) Jacobson of Galva, IA; Marci (John) O’Connell of Custer, SD; Nanci (Wayne) Bruss of Fort Dodge, IA; Phil (special friend, Lisa Larsen) Jacobson of Galva, IA; daughter-in-law: Debra Jacobson of Omaha, NE, sister: Sharon Matzke of Plano, TX; grandchildren: Shiloh Jacobson; Terrance (Elsbeth) Jacobson; Tabitha (Jamie) Lewis; Aaron (Sarah) Jacobson; Joshua Jacobson; Summer Fawcett; Mitch (fiancé Aleah) Bruss; Nick (Olivia) Bruss; Laura (Alex) Jacobson; Jared (Jessica) Jacobson; Kellen (fiancé Connor) Jacobson; 22 great-grandchildren and 4 ‘on the way’; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jo Ann; his parents, Fred and Hazel Jacobson; his father and mother-in-law, William Philips and Hilda (Philips) Kreft; daughter, Teresa Jacobson; son, Steve Jacobson and two sisters, Gladys Huseman and Geraldine Voss.

Darold Jacobson

March 17, 1932 - December 27, 2023