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Edward C. Jacobs

December 3, 1955 - March 8, 2018
Service
Koepsell-Murray Funeral & Cremation Services, Beaver Dam
Koepsell Funeral Home North Crystal Lake Road
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
920-885-6600 |
Friday 3/16, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church-Beaver Dam
511 S. Spring St.
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
Saturday 3/17, 10:00 am - 10:50 am
St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery
Cty. Rd. G
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
Mass
St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church-Beaver Dam
511 S. Spring St.
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
Saturday 3/17, 11:00 am

Edward C. Jacobs, age 62, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, March 8, 2018. There will be a memorial gathering for Ed at Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on Friday, March 16, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. On Saturday, March 17, 2018, there will be a memorial gathering at St. Katharine Drexel Church from 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00 a.m. Fr. Mike Erwin will officiate. Inurnment will be at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Beaver Dam. Edward Charles Jacobs was born on December 3, 1955 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to the late Richard and Martha (Cook) Jacobs. He graduated from Douglas McArthur High School in 1973 and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting from Michigan State University in 1981. Ed worked at the American National Bank in Beaver Dam for 30 years before retiring in 2017, serving many of those years as President and CEO. The bank was much more than a job for Ed. His passion for the bank and his colleagues, some of them for the entirety of his career, were truly an extension of his family. He was an active member of the Beaver Dam community where he served as a board member of both Old Hickory Golf Club and Nancy’s Notions. He was also a member of the Lions, the Elks, and the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the Beaver Dam HOG Chapter and the Tombstone Snowmobile Club in Pickerel, WI. Ed enjoyed golfing, fishing, riding his Harley, snowmobiling, and relaxing at his cabin in Pickerel, where he was the proud President of the Red Neck Yacht Club. He loved the lakes, whether he was fishing, snowmobiling or cruising in his UTV. He had a great sense of humor, enjoyed a few cocktails and was the life of the party. Ed enjoyed sports, and was a huge fan of the NDSU Bison football team. Survivors include his wife Mary Jacobs of Beaver Dam; three children, Martha Herdendorf (Casey), of Oconomowoc, Marie Jacobs, of Oconomowoc, and Edward Henry “Hank” Jacobs of Fargo, ND; a grandson Dane Jacob Herdendorf; brothers and sisters, Richard Jacobs of Beaver Dam, Mary Martha “Meme” Jacobs of Beaver Dam, Robert (Patti) Jacobs of Freeport, IL, Paul (Julie) Jacobs of LaCrosse, and Anne (Mark) Heuer of Beaver Dam; sister-in-law Martha O’Hara of Kalamazoo, MI, brother-in-law Sam Siddall of Lake Ann, MI and nieces and nephews: Hannah, Jacob, Emma, Kathryn, Paul, Michelle, Michael, Erin, Dan (Lauren), Travis, Maryea, Stephen, Robert, Mahrle and Noelle. He is also survived by countless other family members, friends and colleagues. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, sister Terese Anne Jacobs, his mother and father in law Naomi and Stephen Siddall and brother-in-law Dan Siddall. Memorials may be made in Edward C. Jacobs’ name to Pickerel / Crane Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District or St. Katharine Drexel School Endowment Fund.

Service
Koepsell-Murray Funeral & Cremation Services, Beaver Dam
Koepsell Funeral Home North Crystal Lake Road
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
920-885-6600 | Map
Friday 3/16, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church-Beaver Dam
511 S. Spring St.
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
Map
Saturday 3/17, 10:00 am - 10:50 am
St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery
Cty. Rd. G
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
Map
Mass
St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church-Beaver Dam
511 S. Spring St.
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
Map
Saturday 3/17, 11:00 am

Edward C. Jacobs, age 62, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, March 8, 2018. There will be a memorial gathering for Ed at Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on Friday, March 16, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. On Saturday, March 17, 2018, there will be a memorial gathering atContinue Reading

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Donna Van Houtum Rudy left a message on April 3, 2018:
Sending my sincere sympathy to all of Eds family. He was a very special person and will always be remembered. I am so saddened by his passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim Barber left a message on April 3, 2018:
Sending my sincere condolences to Ed's family. He was a friend, classmate and one of the neighborhood kids during his time in Saginaw and at Douglas MacArthur HS. He certainly was one of the good guys. It's very sad to learn of his passing.
Sherry Mau left a message on March 17, 2018:
Very sorry to hear this news! Ed was always kind to me when I worked at the bank and I will always remember that. Sincere sympathy to his family.
Patty Sullivan left a message on March 16, 2018:
I'm rarely speechless but as I read this I truly am. I haven't seen you in years but please know that I am earnestly thinking and praying for all of you. Love, Patty Kellogg Sullivan
Tina Swain left a message on March 13, 2018:
We are holding the family of Ed Jacobs in our hearts at this sorrowful time.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Paul and Sue Jahnke left a message on March 11, 2018:
Our prayers are with all of you.So sorry for your loss.May God give you peace in the days ahead. We have many good memories of our days at the Beaver Dam YMCA with your family.
Patti (Linde) Storm left a message on March 10, 2018:
Sad to hear this news. My condolences to you all.
hildegard petersson left a message on March 9, 2018:
thoughts and prayers are with you and your family sincerely Hildegard Petersson
Rob Jacobs left a message on March 9, 2018:
My brother Ed loved life and enjoyed his family and friends. I was very fortunate to be Ed's younger brother in a family of seven. Ed was a great example for Paul and I, whether it be mom and dad, running a paper route or learning basketball and golf. Ed had an awesome jump shot in basketball that Paul and I learned from him. I will never forget how well he played as a freshman in high school at St. Stephens in Saginaw Michigan.
Through the years it was great to be able to call Ed for advice on anything. This has been incredibly hard, thankful to have so many memories. Thanks for everything I can't put into words how much you will be missed.
Paul Jacobs left a message on March 8, 2018:
My Uncle Ed was always so sincere and caring toward me as his Godson. He had an infectious laugh and knew how to have fun. He took an interest in my life which really meant something to me. Family is the most important thing and Uncle Ed resembled that to a t. Our birthdays are very close to each other and this last December I gave him a call on his. Even though he'd been struggling to just about anything, he was enjoying time with family. He took the time to talk to me, ask me how things were going in my new phase of life. Cheers to you Uncle Ed, to your new phase in Heaven. The Whiffenpoof Club lost a special special member. We love you and we'll be missing you!
Koepsell Funeral Home left a message:
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