William 'Bill' Lou Jacobsen

ROCHESTER - William "Bill" L. Jacobsen, 72, died on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Bill was born in Humboldt County, IA on July 17, 1938 to William and Lila (Yocum) Jacobsen. He married Karen Rutz on August 22, 1958 in Livermore, IA. Bill was an active member at Trinity Lutheran Church and was a head usher and greeter. He also enjoyed carpentry, NASCAR, and the Vikings and Twins. Bill especially loved spending time with his children and grandkids and watching them in their activities. Bill is survived by his wife of 52 years, Karen; two children, Carol (Gary) Zastrow, of Coon Rapids, MN, and William (Vicki) Jacobsen, of Rochester; five grandchildren, Jason (Jennifer Breitbach) Zastrow, of Cedar Falls, IA, Justin Zastrow, of Fargo, ND, Megan Jacobsen, of Rochester, Victoria Jacobsen, of Rochester, and Kara Jacobsen, of Rochester; a sister-in-law, Judy Jacobsen, of Byron, MN; and three sisters, Janice Carlson, of Apple Valley, MN, Kathy (Gary) Shurson, of Minnesota City, MN, and Diane (LeRoy) Luhmann, of Byron, MN.Bill is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bruce Jacobsen.A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 222 6th Ave SW, with Rev. William Otte officiating. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place at Byron Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church or a charity of your choice.