David R Jacobsen

David R. Jacobsen, age 69, passed away on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, in Sebring, Fla. He was born in Stoughton on Jan. 15, 1948, the son of Richard L. and Doris V. (Seamonson) Jacobsen. David was very proud of his Norwegian heritage. He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1966. David attended American Flyers Aviation School in Ardmore, Okla., where he received his commercial pilot’s license and instrument rating. He enlisted in the Wisconsin Air National Guard in May, 1966, and served his country until May, 1972, receiving an honorable discharge. David was employed by the Federal Aviation Administration in Aurora, Ill., Decatur, Ill., and Green Bay, for 32 years. After retiring in 2004, he enjoyed his winters in Sebring spending his time boating, golfing and riding his Honda scooter and returning to Green Bay in the spring to ride his Harley Davidson motorcycle. David was a member of Kegonsa Lodge No. 73 of F&AM, Stoughton, Sons of Norway, Scottish Rite Bodies, Harley Owners Group and Zor Shrine Temple in Madison. He loved firearms and for over 50 years was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. David is survived by his daughter, Kirsten (Norsk for Christine) Marie Zacharias, whom he loved very, very much. He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris in 1995; his father, Richard in 2016; and an infant brother, Dru Daniel in 1957. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1358 Hwy. 51 N at Jackson St., Stoughton, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, April 21, 2018, with a lunch to follow at Gunderson’s. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Hwy. 51 N at Jackson St. (608) 873-4590