Casper Jacobs

Casper "Cap" Melvin Jacobs, 85 of Albert Lea, MN died Thursday November 12, 2009 at Albert Lea Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 10:30 am at St. Theodore's Catholic Church in Albert Lea, MN with Father Berning and Deacon Mike Ellis officiating. Burial will take place in St. Theodore?s Cemetry following the services. Military honors will be accorded. Visitation will be on Monday, November 16, 2009 from 4-7 pm at Bonnerup Funeral Home. Cap was born on Sept. 30 1924 in Wells, MN to John and Catherine (Weaver) Jacobs. In 1937, his family moved to Albert Lea, MN. At the age of 16, he started working for Wilson and Co. In 1943, he joined the United States Navy, where he served on USS LST 475 in the Pacific Theatre. In 1946, he was honorably discharged at the rank of Boatswain's Mate 2nd class. On December 28, 1946 he was united in marriage to Thelma "Reedie" VanRiper. The couple made the home in the Albert Lea area. He retired from Wilson and Co. in 1986. Cap was a lifetime member of the local VFW, member of American Legion, and Moose Club and the Legion of Moose. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting with his son, John, camping and most of all spending time with his family. He had a wonderful sense of humor. He was also a "Dad" to many more than his own children. He is survived by his wife, Reedie; Children: Pat Sorenson, John (Carol) Jacobs, and Jo Johnson; Grandchildren: Kelly (Mike) Feuerhak, Cory Johnson and special friend Nickie Whelan, Scott (Heather) Johnson; Great-grandchildren: Tyler Feuerhak, Trevor Feuerhak, Kori Johnson, Jacob Garrison, and one on the way; Brother: George (Dode) Jacobs; Brothers and Sisters in law: Phyllis Jacobs, Warren (Elegene) VanRiper, Beverly Carr, John (Irene) VanRiper, Pat (Bob) Fjelbraten, Joan (Tenny) Loverink. Many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: Parents, John and Catherine Jacobs; Son, Rick M. Jacobs; Grandson, Eric J. Jacobs; Sons in law, Dave Johnson and Dave Sorenson; In-laws Gladys and Ernie Heilman; Brothers, Mike Jacobs and John Jacobs; Sister, Lucille Travnick; Brothers and Sisters in law: Art Travnick, Nadine Jacobs, Pud VanRiper, Ruth VanRiper, Helen Wellens, Joe VanRiper, Rip VanRiper, Sis Stauch, Russell Stauch, Leo Carr, James VanRiper, Dee VanRiper, Kenneth VanRiper, Wilda VanRiper. Cap was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who will be sadly missed by his loving wife and family.