Robert, the youngest of three siblings, was born December 2, 1970 to Dean & Bonnie (Court) Jacobs. He graduated from Mason City High School and received his A.A. from NIACC. Robert continued on to UNI where he graduated with a degree in finance. After working in the financial industry for years, Robert left to join his father-in-law’s business, Woodharbor Cabinetry.
Robert, who actually enjoyed being a student, returned to NIACC to pursue his nursing degree. He then joined the critical care unit at Mercy Hospital in Mason City, IA. During the pandemic in 2020, Robert took a nursing job in one of Houston, TX’s “hotspots” and completed his career at Houston Methodist West Hospital.
Whether it was tubing the San Marcos River, going on coffee dates with his girls, or eating tacos at his favorite brewery, Robert loved being a Texan. He loved nature, exploring, and finding new places for his family to see.
In his free time, Robert enjoyed late night electric scooter trips, discovering new breweries, and cheering for the Iowa Hawkeyes. He was always planning the next adventure for everyone, whether it was hiking the Cascades in Oregon or going back to ski the mountains of Idaho.
Although too short, Robert’s life was well lived. He was a friend to everyone he met and was the example we followed. Those grateful in sharing his life include his wife, Brenda; children, Benjamin, Katherine, Anna, & Isabel; parents, Dean & Bonnie Jacobs; siblings, Connie Jacobs Thompson (daughter Ashley Reinhart), Doug Jacobs; siblings-in-law, Aimee & Lawerence Schroeder (Griffin & Gianna), Ben & Julie Lewerke (Hudson, Riley, & Drake), Jonathan & Stephanie Lewerke (Riley Rose, Kason & Sloane).
Robert is preceded in death by his parents-in-law, Jonathan & Jo Ellen Lewerke; grandparents, Edward & Myrtle Jacobs, Bertrum & Christine Court; and his beloved dog Lucy Jacobs.
Family will greet relatives and friends from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. NE, Mason City.
A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 am Friday, March 22, at First Covenant Church, 411 S. Ohio Avenue, Mason City, with Pastor Steve Johnson officiating.
Memorials may be left to the Jacobs family and will be distributed to charities of the family’s choice.
A Celebration of Robert’s life will be held at a future date in Texas with more details to be provided as they are available.