Robert "Bob" C. Jacobson

Jacobson, Robert C. age 90 of Minnetonka, formerly St. Louis Park, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 6, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, brother and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

 Robert was born December 8, 1934 in Blue Earth, Minnesota to Selmer and Florence (Fenske) Jacobson. Robert grew up in Bricelyn, Minnesota and graduated from Bricelyn High School. Robert played many sports including basketball, baseball and football. As quarterback, he often threw the football to his brother Don. His baseball team went to the high school state tournament and Robert also was the ping pong champ of Faribault County. 

Robert worked for his father’s excavating company for a year before joining the Army. He was stationed in France and took advantage of exploring Europe on weekends and even met Pope Pius XII. After the Army, he graduated from Mankato State University. 

Robert met LaDonna Sump at a wedding of mutual friends in Bricelyn. They were married in Storm Lake, Iowa on December 9, 1961 during a blizzard. They lived over 60 years in St. Louis Park, MN. Robert worked as an auditor and payroll manager during his career. He was a longtime employee at Red Owl grocery stores in Hopkins, Minnesota and ended his career at the University of St. Thomas. In retirement, Robert enjoyed golf, gardening and dog sitting for Snowball and Bella.

Robert was preceded in death by parents, Selmer and Florence; sister, Delores More; brother, Donavan Jacobson, sister, Janice Jacobson and brother-in-law Kenneth More. He will be missed by his loving wife LaDonna; daughter Lori Drenckhahn (Theron); son Michael; step grandchildren Nathanial Drenckhahn (Diana), Jeremy Drenckhahn (Jessica), Melissa Vanderlinde (Nick) step great grandchild Owen; sisters-in-law Dolores Jacobson, Lorraine Wohlhuter (Dean), brothers-in-law Wayne Sump (Lorraine), Robert Sump; nephews Charles More (Carol), David More, Paul More (Susan), John Jacobson (Jodi), Mark Wohlhuter (Mary), Terry Sump (Shelly); nieces Mary Bell (Bob), Renee Grimsman (Scott), Amy Jacobson, other relatives, and many friends. 

Many thanks to the loving care and support of Amira Choice Minnetonka staff and the Grace Hospice team. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Christ Memorial Lutheran Church or to the donor’s choice.

Services are pending. Interment will be at Fort Snelling.