Randy Ray Jacobson

June 13, 1952 - October 4, 2017

Randy R. Jacobson, age 65, of Lakeside, Iowa died Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will take place Friday, October 6, 2017 from 5-8:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Randy Ray was born June 13, 1952 to Elmer and Lois (Fifield) Jacobson. In 1952, he was baptized at the First Presbyterian Church in Schaller. He attended school at Schaller Community School, graduating in 1970. He continued his education at Iowa Central Community College at Fort Dodge where he received an Automotive Science degree. In 1972, he was confirmed at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Schaller. On July 7, 1972, Randy married Cynthia Ann Schmidt at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Schaller. After their marriage, they moved to Storm Lake, where Randy then became a member of the Grace Lutheran Church. Randy worked at various dealerships in Storm Lake over the years. In 1983, he opened his own business at Randy’s Repair. He owned and operated his shop until 2009 when his health required him to retire. This last summer he enjoyed mowing at the Alta Golf and Country Club. Randy enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, and golfing. His greatest golfing achievement was getting a hole in one on the 8th hole at the Alta Golf and Country Club. He loved to tell stories about his numerous bear hunting trips to Canada and fishing trips to both Minnesota and South Dakota. He also loved to spend time with his grandkids. He was known for pestering them at any chance he could get. He loved to attend his children and grandchildren's activities. The restoring of his Cuda’s is what gave him great pride. This summer, his 1971 Cuda received first place honors at the Schaller popcorn days. He was a blood donor and was always encouraging others to do the same. Randy will be loving remembered by his wife of 45 years, Cindy Jacobson of Lakeside; children: Mindy (Jason) Stoltzfus of Muscatine; Brandon (Rachel) Jacobson of Schleswig; grandchildren: Xander, Zach, Zara, Zoe, and Zina Stoltzfus; Ty and Ava Jacobson; sister in-law: Cathy (Jim) McDonough; brothers-in-law: Carey (Rhonda) Schmidt; Casey Schmidt; stepfather, Glenn Mesenbrink; and one brother, all from Schaller; many nieces and nephews; extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Lois Jacobson; parents-in-law, Alfred “Bud” Schmidt and Vernette Schmidt Mesenbrink. In Randy’s memory, please donate blood. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.