Willard "Red" A. Jacobson

Willard “Red” Arlen Jacobson, 79, of Lanesboro died February 19, 2016 surrounded by family at his home.

Red was born May 31, 1936 in Rushford, Minnesota to Oscar and Mabel (Brekke) Jacobson.  He attended schools in Lanesboro graduating from Lanesboro High School in 1954. He honorably served in the United States Army from 1954-1957 stationed at Fort Tilden in New York City.  He then went on to attend Winona State University and Mayville (ND) State University.

On July 1, 1961 he married Lynne Lamblez at St. John’s Catholic Church in Georgetown, Minnesota.

Red was active in many organizations.  He was on the Board of Directors for the Lanesboro Golf Course, a past Director of Minnesota Golf Association, presented with  the Dr. John B. Rutledge Memorial Award in 2003 from the Pine to Palm Golf Tournament, inducted into the Mayville State University Hall of Fame as part of the 1959 Baseball Team and a member of the Elks club.   He was an avid golfer and bowler.   In 1968 he created the Famous Willard’s Waltz.

Red  is lovingly remembered by his wife Lynne; son Dean (Deb) of Burnsville; son in law Steve Luedke of Prior Lake; brother Lyle (Peggy) of Winona. Seven grandchildren also survive: Samantha, Ashley, Lyndsey, Sarah, Ryan Jacobson, Brigitte & William Luedke.

He was preceded in death by daughter Dawn Luedke; brothers: Orville, Milton, & Donald; sisters: Violet Mae, Marjorie Jacobson, & Maxine Haugen, and his parents.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, February, 27, at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Lanesboro with Fr. William Thompson officiating.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to service on Saturday.  A committal service with military honors will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston on Monday, February 29th, at 11:00 AM.

Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro is assisting the family with arrangements.   To share condolences with the family, please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com

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