Longtime Dows resident Robert Jacobsen dies at 96

Funeral service scheduled for March 2nd in rural Garner

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Funeral services have been announced for Robert Jacobsen, a 96-year-old resident of Dows, Iowa who passed away on February 24th. The service will be held on Monday, March 2nd at 10:00 a.m. at the Peace Reformed Church in rural Garner, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will take place the previous day, Sunday, March 1st, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Ewing Funeral Home in Belmond.

Why it matters

Robert Jacobsen was a longtime member of the Dows community, having lived there for decades. His passing marks the end of an era for the small Iowa town, as he was one of its most respected and long-standing residents.

The details

Jacobsen passed away on Tuesday, February 24th at the Rehabilitation Center of Belmond. The funeral service will be held at the Peace Reformed Church in rural Garner, where he was a member, and he will be laid to rest in the church cemetery.

  • The funeral service for Robert Jacobsen will be held on Monday, March 2nd at 10:00 a.m.
  • Visitation for Jacobsen will take place on Sunday, March 1st from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
  • Jacobsen passed away on Tuesday, February 24th

The players

Robert Jacobsen

A 96-year-old resident of Dows, Iowa who passed away on February 24th.

Peace Reformed Church

The church where Jacobsen's funeral service will be held and where he will be laid to rest.

Ewing Funeral Home

The funeral home in Belmond, Iowa where visitation for Jacobsen will take place.

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The takeaway

The passing of Robert Jacobsen, a longtime and respected member of the Dows community, marks the end of an era for the small Iowa town. His funeral service and burial will bring together friends, family, and community members to honor his life and legacy.