Gilbert Jacobi

Gilbert Jacobi was a humble, hardworking man who loved his family and his church. For years, Gilbert and his wife, Frances operated their town of Maine dairy and beef cattle farm. While farming, he also worked 22 years as a superintendent at Marathon Millwork Co., and then 10 years as a foreman at Wausau Homes before retiring. He and Frances were charter members of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and were very active in various church ministries in their younger years. Gilbert was active in Wisconsin Farmer's Union and became the first Torchbearer in 1937. He was also past president of the Monarch Lion’s Club.


Gilbert was born August 21, 1916 in the town of Holton to the late Herbert and Amanda (Junker) Jacobi. He married Frances Wirth on September 23, 1944 in Wausau. They helped work and then purchased the Wirth family farm. Gilbert enjoyed bowling and loved spending time in his woodshop, always making or fixing something.


At the age of 93, Gilbert passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2010 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center.


Survivors include his wife Frances of Wausau, his son, Warren (Sharon) Jacobi of Wausau, two grandchildren; Douglas Jacobi (and special friend Kelly Ankney), Tracy (Michael) Gengalo, one great grandson, Tristan Jacobi, two brothers; Lloyd (Dorothy) Jacobi of Wausau, and Orville (Adeline) Jacobi of Aniwa, and two sisters; Bernice Roeder of Wausau, and Laona Braun of Edgar.


Gilbert was preceded in death by four brothers, Roland, Clarence, Melvin, and Herbert, and four sisters, Erma, Clara, Ruth, and Bernette.


Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Wausau. Reverend Bruce Lamont and Rev. Chris Sansom will officiate. Entombment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Helke Funeral Home, Wausau and at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. You may sign our family guestbook at helke.com