Ralph Jacobsen

Mr. Jacobsen was born in Marshall to Carl and Jennie Jacobsen. Like his parents, Mr. Jacobsen was a dairy rancher for most of his life. He also worked in his retirement for Petaluma Poultry Processors.

He was an avid sportsman who loved to fish in Little Grass Valley Reservoir.

Mr. Jacobsen is survived by his children, Alan and Les Jacobsen; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces; and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Audrey Jacobsen; daughter, Janice Baggett; siblings, Gladys Leiss and Harvey and Earl Jacobsen.

A funeral service will be held on Nov. 21 at Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory, corner of Magnolia Avenue and Keokuk Street.

Burial will be at Cypress Hill Memorial Park in Petaluma.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Petaluma, 416 Payran St.,

Petaluma 94952.

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