Clyde H. Jacobs Sr., 74, of Faribault, Minnesota, passed away on Feb. 22, 2016.
Clyde was born on June 13, 1941, in Tomah to Gretta (Tousey) Jacobs and the late Howard Jacobs. After graduating from Bowler High School, Clyde enlisted in the United States Navy. On June 1, 1963, he married Betsy A. Chandler in Fairmont, Minnesota. Betsy preceded him in death on Jan. 3, 2015. The couple resided in St. Paul, Minnesota, for 46 years before moving to Faribault, where they lived the rest of their lives.
Clyde and Betsy taught many classes in Native American beadwork in their home and at schools. The beadwork was outstanding and was recognized by being on display at the Minnesota Historical Society.
Clyde also enjoyed fishing, hunting and riding his motorcycle.
Clyde is survived by three children, Betsy (Mark) McDowell, of South St. Paul, Minnesota, LeRoy (Kelly) Jacobs, of North St. Paul, Minnesota, and Clyde (Charise) Jacobs Jr., of Pulaski; four grandchildren, Toni (Jon) Chester, Alex (Brian) Miller, Cheyanne Jacobs and Dakota Jacobs; one great-grandson, Gideon Chester; his mother, Gretta Jacobs; brothers and sisters, Neil “Muncie” (Claudia) Jacobs, Euretta “Buzzi” Rollins and Gearold “Bear” (Vickie) Jacobs; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betsy; his father, Howard Jacobs; and three sisters, Rosella Schaaf, Nelda Jacobs and Sugar Zimmerman.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at Assembly of God Church Morgan Siding with the Rev. Randy Stocksdale officiating. Burial will be in Red Springs Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Mohican Veterans. Visitation will be held at Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham on Friday, Feb. 26, 2016 from 4-8 p.m. and again at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.