Robert " Bob" Alan Jacobson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert “Bob” Alan Jacobson, 74, of Troy, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, April 6, 2018 in Troy, MO. He was born on June 17, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois and the son of Charles and Florence (Ruswick) Jacobson. He was united in marriage to Diana Marie Wukits on October 25, 1989 in Kona, Hawaii and to this union they welcomed one son. Robert graduated from Christian Brothers College High School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois and continued his education at California State University in San Diego, California with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He served his country as a Lieutenant Commander Navy Fighter Pilot in the Vietnam War. Robert worked as a Captain for TWA Airlines later for American Airlines as a Captain where he retired in 2003. He was a member of Experimental Aircraft Association. Robert enjoyed flying his 1929 Fleet Bi-plan around the Lincoln County countryside. He was also an accomplished carpenter, one of his last projects was a wood lapstrake sailboat named: Diana. He is survived by his loving wife, Diana Jacobson of Troy, Missouri; one son, Aaron Michael Jacobson of Troy, Missouri; one sister, Janice Doehrman of Ft. Wayne, Indiana and one brother, Charles Jacobson of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. He was proceeded in death by his parents. Services will be held private for the family. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assocation, in care of KEMPER-MILLARD-KEIM Family Funeral Chapel; P.O. Box 222, Troy, MO 63379. Online condolences may be made at www.kempermillardkeimfamilyfuneralchapel.com Ph.(636) 528-8221

Robert " Bob" Alan Jacobson

June 17, 1943 - April 6, 2018