Donald Lee Jacobson
March 25, 1937 ~ September 2, 2016
Donald Lee Jacobson, age 79, of Madison, passed away Friday, September 02, 2016 at his home. He was born March 25, 1937 in Painesville, the son of George and Alice (Kohan) Jacobson. He married Sharynne Komssi on August 20, 1966 in Hambden Township.
A 1955 graduate of Madison High School, Don served in the US Army. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, farming, and building. Don worked for CE / Tyler in Mentor as well as Coe Manufacturing in Painesville. He also enjoyed traveling and the time spent with his family.
Don is survived by his wife, Sharynne; daughter, Karyn Cassell; sons, Donald K. (Paula) Jacobson and Kevin S. (Rebecca Castell) Jacobson; grandsons, Justin and Thomas Cassell, Donald W. and Michael Jacobson, Braeden and Brice Jacobson; sister, Carol (Richard) Dodson; brother, David (Donna) Jacobson, and half-brother, Steve (Joann) Dakos. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends and family will be received from 5-8pm on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street in Madison. A Memorial Service will take place at 11am on Wednesday, September 7th, at the funeral home with committal to follow at Madison Memorial Cemetery on Arcola Road in Madison.
Contributions may be made in Don's name to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Claire Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44110
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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I am truly sorry to hear of Don's passing. He was dearly loved by his family and he knew it. A good guy. My sincere condolences to Sharynne and the kids. God bless each of you.
I have wonderful memories of this family, they were friends for years. You will be missed. My deepest condolences to all that are left behind.
Sharynne,
When I talked to you at Larry's funeral, I was moved by Donald's good cheer and by your tender care-taking of him. He was blessed to have you in his life, as you were blessed with him. May the good Lord hold you in the palm of his hand to give you comfort and peace.
Just to say that I'm sorry for your loss. Don will always be thought of with kindness.
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time…
My condolences to Don's family for their loss. Don and I were good friends in high school. He will be missed!
My sympathy to Don's family in their loss. He was a kind, funny person.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our deepest condolences. From all of us at Stropkey Nurseries, Inc.
Dear Sharynne, So very sorry to hear of Don's Passing. You and Dan have been in my thoughts and prayers. A Good man and I am so grateful that I knew him. May he rest in peace. Love and Prayers
My sincere condolences to Sharyann & family. Don & I played football in high school & I always considered him a good friend. I really enjoyed our conversations at each class reunion over the many years. I will miss seeing him at out next reunion.
Sharynne and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.What a wonderful man.
Thoughts and prayers are with you. Very sorry to hear of Don's passing.