Gerald "Jake" R. Jacobson, 81 of South Range, WI, died due to Covid-19 complications on Monday, August 22, 2022, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center Superior.

He was born on June 18, 1941, in Superior to Sigmund and Pearl Jacobson.  Jake was a US Army veteran serving from 1958-62.

He was employed in sales and as a project manager for Diamond Drilling for many years.

Jake was a passionate Wisconsin sports fan, Badgers, Brewers, and the PACKERS.  He attended many games over the years with friends and family.  Jake enjoyed golfing, woodworking, riding ATV's, camping, and traveling.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty; his brothers, Butch and David Jacobson.

Survivors include his son, Mark (Annette) Jacobson; grandchildren, Heather (Amos) Holmes, Megan (Zach) Gurtner, Hailey Jacobson, and Ryan Oaing; great granddaughter, Gabby Holmes; sister, Janice (Dick) Christman; brother, Don (Kathy) Jacobson and special friend, Pat Fuller.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 3, 2022, from 2-4 p.m. in Downs Funeral Home, 1617 N 19 ^th St., Superior, WI. Feel free to wear your favorite Packer or Wisconsin attire.

Following the celebration, the family will gather at the Checkerboard Bar for food and refreshments in memory of Jake.