1921 - 2018
Dallas L. Jacob, 96, formerly of San Jose, passed away at 8:25 p.m. on Jan. 4, 2018, at St. Clara’s Manor. Dallas was born on Feb. 18, 1921, in Mason County, son of William and Rosa (Imig) Jacob. He married Irma Griffin on Aug. 4, 1940, in St. Charles, Mo. She preceded him in death on Aug. 29, 2015 after 75 years of marriage.
Surviving Dallas are his children, Gary Jacob of Lincoln, Linda (Thomas) Hashman of Lincoln, and Robert (Dorinda) Jacob of Beason; his grandchildren, Kevin Hashman, Paula (Steve) Crawford, Coralee (Brian) Stoltzenburg, Sarah Jacob, and Darren Jacob; his great-grandchildren, Zachary Lee, Emma Stoltzenburg, Kate Stoltzenburg, and Evan Crawford; and one great-great-grandchild, Preston Lee-Boch.
Dallas was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Larry Jacob; and his sister, Ruth Leinweber.
Dallas was a retired farmer in the San Jose area. After retiring he helped several farmers in Mason and Logan County. He also worked 16 years at the Lincoln Park District. He was a longtime member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in San Jose, where he held many offices in the church. He became a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Lincoln after moving to Lincoln. Dallas enjoyed being with his family and telling his many jokes, helping to bring joy to his family and friends. He liked fishing, playing horse shoes, and other games. He played many instruments in a band, called the “Cookie Dusters,” at house and community dances. He and his wife were members of Linpro Square Dance Club.
Services for Dallas will be at 10 a.m. Thursday Jan. 11, 2018, at Zion Lutheran Church, with Rev. Mark Thompson officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday Jan. 10, at Fricke-Calvert- Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln. Burial at Mason City Cemetery will follow the service.
Memorials may be made in Dallas’s name to Zion Lutheran Church or Zion Lutheran School.