Leroy Jacobson

Stoughton- Leroy C. Jacobson, age 77, passed away suddenly at his home of natural causes on Monday evening, July 16, 2018. He was born in Stoughton on May 26, 1941, the son of Lester and Charlotte Jacobson. Leroy grew up and worked on the family farm in the Stoughton area until he entered the service. He proudly served his country for four years in the U.S. Marine Corps. On February 18, 1967 Leroy married Barbara Johnson and continued on farming well into the 1990's. Leroy was passionate about good stewardship of the land and his farming heritage. Together with Barb, they also traveled around the US, as well as different countries around the world. He enjoyed hunting with his friends and his brother Lowell, and the many good times at the Possum Lodge. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his six grandchildren. Leroy's smile would light up any room and his infectious laugh will be sorely missed. He is lovingly survived by his wife of 51 years, Barbara; three children, Kimberly (David) Stapelfeldt, Nadene (Ty) Holland and Tom (Amy); six grandchildren, Rachael, Sarah, Jacob, Dallas, Dutch, and Emma; and four siblings, Lois Dybevik, Lowell (Jeanne), Linda (Duane) Bratzke, and L'Jean (Larry) Olson; and many nieces and nephews. Leroy was preceded in death by his parents; and brother-in-law, Dale Dybevik. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Cress Funeral Home in Stoughton. A celebration of life reception will follow at Coachman's Inn, 984 County Highway A, Edgerton. Friends may greet the family from 1:00 PM until the time of services at the funeral home on Sunday. A special thank you to the Stoughton Police and first responders, and to the staff of Stoughton Hospital ER. Please share your memories of Leroy by posting Tributes.
Cress Funeral Service
206 W. Prospect Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 873-9244