Ronald Lief Jacobson

Jake blew into Green Bay on a northwest wind from Superior, WI., clutching a recipe for "Superior" pizza. He owned and operated Jake's Pizza on Main Street for 30 years. He went on to mentor the current owners of Jake's Pizza on Broadway in Green Bay. They used the same original recipe of Jake's and the signage of the original Jake's.

A strong northeast wind over the bay on Sunday, May 18, 2025 blew as Ron, 82 years old, ended his suffering from pancreatic cancer.

He is survived by his wife, Trudy; 2 sons, Douglas (Olivia) Jacobson, and Eric (Jenna) Jacobson; he is further survived by a nephew, Craig (Lindsey) Jacobson and a niece, Jill Jacobson, both of Superior, WI; and he is extremely connected to his Anderson cousins, Christine Hjelle, Alan (Judy) Anderson, John (Vicky) Anderson, and Jim (Jill) Anderson, all of whom were more like brothers and sisters, than cousins.

But the current lights of his life were his delightful grandchildren, Noella, Aiden, and Preston, who brought joy and laughter during his final 2 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Ethel Jacobson; his brother and sister in law, Richard and Arlene Jacobson; and his grandfather, John Mangseth, a renowned ski jumper, both in Norway and in Upper Michigan.

Jake loved living in Green Bay, riding his John Deere, mowing his extensive lawn, and golfing.

A Memorial Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 1:00 PM to time of service at 5:30 PM. Service will be located at Malcore Funeral Home (East), 701 N Baird St. Green Bay, WI.