Maynard Raymond Jacobson

Maynard Raymond Jacobson was born on May 13, 1922 to Carl and Laura Rafdahl Jacobson in Thompson, IA. He grew up in the rural Thompson area and attended school in Thompson, IA. On December 17, 1942 he was united in marriage to Annabel Christensen in Albert Lea. The couple made their home in Albert Lea and Maynard was employed by the City of Albert Lea for 30 years in the utility department. Maynard was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and the Eagles Club #2258. He enjoyed bingo, fishing and visiting with his friends. Mostly, Maynard loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include his daughters, Suzanne Daryl Newman of Albert Lea, Rebecca Alan Baer of Madison Lake, and Paula Jensen of Albert Lea; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Margaret Jacobson and Gwen Christensen; several nieces and nephews. Maynard was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Annabel; sister, Lucille Foster Louden; brothers, Carrold Doris Jacobson and Lurlin Luella Jacobson; sister-in-law, Bernice Koecher and husbands, Fred Koecher and Harold Jahnke; and brothers-in-law, John Christensen, Bernard Christensen and Eddie Martha Christensen. Memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, the Good Samaritan Society or the Donor's choice.