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Nelda Lu Jacobs, 69, of Bowler, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014, in Green Bay. Born on Aug. 16, 1944, in Sturgeon Bay, she was the daughter of Gretta (Tousey) Jacobs and the late Howard Jacobs.
Nelda worked as a cashier for the Little Star Retail Store. When not working at the store, Nelda loved being with children. She drove bus for the church kids, volunteered at The Family Center for Kids and helped with the Head Start program. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, as well as reading, crocheting, knitting, sewing, doing beadwork and other crafts. Nelda was an amazing cook and will be remembered for making the best fry bread ever.
Nelda is survived by her very special friend of 16 years, Roger Winkle, of Chilton; her son, Gwendal Jacobs, of Bowler; her mother, Gretta Jacobs, of Bowler; five siblings, Clyde (Betsy) Jacobs, of Minnesota, Rosella Schaaf, of Bowler, twin brother Neil “Muncie” (Claudia) Jacobs, of Shawano, Euretta “Buzzi” Rollins, of Bowler, and Gearoldcq “Bear” (Vicki) Jacobs, of Amery; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Nelda was preceded in death by her father, Howard Jacobs, and a sister, Sugar Zimmerman.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at the Assembly of God Church, Morgan Siding, with the Rev. Randy Stocksdale officiating. Burial will be in the Red Springs Cemetery. Visitation was held at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. and will continue at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
