Richard Marvin Jacobson

Richard "Dick" Marvin Jacobson of New Brighton passed away September 2, 2024. He was born on February 17, 1938 in Duluth, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hjalmer "Ted" Jacobson and Agnes (Anderson) Jacobson and brother, Paul Jacobson. He is survived by his wife, Margot (Moland) Jacobson, daughters Jill (Chris) McMahan and Jamie (Blayne) Jewison, and grandchildren Monica (Tom Wamstad) McMahan, Eli McMahan and Dylan McMahan and his brother, Leonard Jacobson. Dick grew up in Duluth and graduated from Duluth Denfeld High School and the University of Minnesota-Duluth with a Master's Degree in education. Margot and Dick were married on August 4, 1962. After teaching in Duluth for 3 years, the couple moved to New Brighton. Dick taught science and math for 25 years for the Minneapolis Public Schools, including Minneapolis North, Patrick Henry, Edison and Northeast Junior High School. He was proud to have coached both track and cross country at Minneapolis North and Patrick Henry High School where they won the AA State Track title in 1990. In retirement, Margot and Dick spent their winters in Tucson, AZ. Aside from his professional career, Dick had many enjoyable interests. He spent many years, starting in his youth, at Oak Lake near Kerrick, MN. Dick exercised regularly at the YMCA for many years. He enjoyed golfing and played on several golf leagues in New Brighton, Shoreview and in Tucson. Dick was also on the bowling league for Mt. Carmel church for many years. Dick was a lifelong fan of the University of Minnesota, UMD and Minnesota professional sports teams, especially Gopher Football, Minnesota Twins and the Vikings. Margot and Dick also enjoyed traveling through the country and overseas. Dick especially enjoyed going to the Holy Land and Scandinavian countries where he has family. Dick worked and supported Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church in Minneapolis where he worked on the church council, social ministry (PCYC), ushered and delivered meals on wheels. Memorials may be given to the Mt. Carmel Foundation or the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf. Funeral Service to be held Saturday, September 14th at 11 A.M. at Mt Carmel Lutheran Church, 1701 St. Anthony Parkway NE. Visitation will be held one hour prior. Burial to be scheduled at a later date.

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Richard Marvin Jacobson

February 17, 1938 - September 2, 2024

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Richard Marvin Jacobson

February 17, 1938 - September 2, 2024

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