Gordon “Gordy” James Jacobson age 91 passed away peacefully on Thursday July 25, 2024, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Howard Lake.

Gordy was born on May 26, 1933, in Union Grove Township, Meeker County to Gertrude and Oluf Jacobson.  After graduating from Paynesville High School, he served in the US Army.  Gordy married Rosemary Topp on May 18, 1957.  They were blessed with 6 children.  They made Minneapolis their home until moving to Waverly in 1970.  Gordy was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus and the Waverly American Legion Post #305. 

Gordy worked for Pako in Golden Valley for 29 years and Suburban Propane in Buffalo for 15 years.  He loved to dance in his earlier years.   Gordy was a very talented stained-glass artist.  Many family and friends have special pieces that he made for them.  Gordy loved to visit, play cards, shake dice and would talk to anyone.  His kind soul also enjoyed playing a few practical jokes. 

Gordy is survived by his wife of 67 years Rosemary.  Children, Mike {Nanette} of Apple Valley, Deb Lauer {Leo} Kill of Annandale, Don {Lynn} of Deerwood, Bill of Waverly, Rich {Robin} of Howard Lake, and Ed {Mary} of Waverly.  Sister Liz Ablen of Anoka.  15 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren, Sister in-laws and brothers-in-law, many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents Oluf and Gertie, brother John, son in-law Bill Lauer, grandsons Joseph and James Jacobson, and Great Granddaughter Mille Jacobson. 

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of St. Mary in Waverly, Minnesota.  Gathering of family and friends will take place on Friday, August 2, 2024, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the St. Mary’s Parish Center with a 7 p.m. prayer service.  The gathering will continue on Saturday from 9 to 10:15 prior to the Mass.  Inurnment with military honors will take place in the St. Mary’s church cemetery immediately following the Mass.

Gordy’s family wishes to thank you for your kind expression of sympathy and support.  No acknowledgements will be sent.