Charles Henry Jacobson, Montrose
Obituary | Charles Henry Jacobson of Montrose, Kansas | Melby Mortuary
October 3, 1924 - September 21, 2021
Charles H. Jacobson, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Society, Superior, NE. He was born in Formoso, KS to Henry Elza & Harrietta Grace (Kinsey) Jacobson.
He graduated from Montrose High School. He married Virginia M. Walker on March 16, 1983 and she preceded him in death on December 24, 1994.
He was a lifelong area farmer and resident. He was affectionally known as "The Mayor of Montrose” and was a member of the United Methodist Church. He served on the soil conservation board and local cemetery board.
He is survived by his daughter Janie Freeman, Stratton, NE; son Floyd Adams, Warren, OR; sister Sarah Ann Newsome, Riverside, CA; 10 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren; four great-great-great-grandchildren; seven nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia; his parents, sister Mary Smies; brother John Jacobson and an infant sibling.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 27, 2021 at Melby Mortuary, Mankato, KS with Rev. Janie Freeman officiating. Burial will follow at the Pleasant View Cemetery, Montrose, Kansas. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Sunday, September 26, 2021 at the mortuary.
The family suggests memorials to D.A.V. or St. Laboria Children’s Home in care of the funeral home.
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