D. Bill Jacobsen

Dale W. "Bill" Jacobsen, age 59 of Darlington, WI passed away Monday, August 8, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County in Darlington. He was born May 11, 1957 in Menomonie, WI the son of David and Geraldine (Frontz) Jacobsen. Bill graduated from Darlington High School in 1976. He married the love of his life, Lisa M. Hendrickson, on November 26, 1985 at the Lafayette County Courthouse in Darlington. Bill lived in Darlington most of his life. During high school and shortly after Bill worked at Donahoe's Service Station, set pins at the Darlington Bowling Alley, and delivered soda for Badger State Pop Factory. For most of his life Bill worked with his dad in Argyle at Jacobsen Services where he drove bus for the Argyle School District. He later bought his dad's business in 1999, changing the name to Argyle Transportation and continued to supply buses for the Argyle School District. Bill is survived by his father: David "Jake" Jacobsen of Darlington, three children: Heath (Heather Wilkinson) Jacobsen, Megan (Nathan) Pink, and Jerred (Kala) Jacobsen all of Darlington; two grandchildren: Easton and Tatum Jacobsen, one sister: Melissa (Steve) Madden of Armstrong, IA; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother Geri in 2003; wife Lisa in 2007; and two brothers: Neil Jacobsen and Paul Jacobsen. Bill cherished all of the time he spent with his family, especially when they planned trips to Wisconsin Dells. He enjoyed drag racing, playing the slots, and muscle car shows. Bill was a regular at the Lafayette County Fair making it a point to never miss a fair. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends. A funeral service will be held Friday, August 12, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. at Darlington United Methodist Church (546 Park Place, Darlington) with Rev. Angela Steinhauer officiating. A visitation will be held Thursday, August 11, 2016 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. in the Argyle School Gymnasium (14665 WI-78 Trunk, Argyle) and on Friday from 9:30 A.M. until 10:15 A.M. at the church. The Erickson Funeral Home in Darlington is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Bill's name.