Diane S. Jacobson

Diane Shirley Jacobson, 88, of Scandinavia, entered into eternal peace with the Lord on Saturday, September 19, 2026. She was born on March 13, 1938, in Iola to the late Ernest and Bernice (Loken) Erickson. Diane married Neal Peterson on August 5, 1955, at the Hitterdahl Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death on August 5, 1960. She later married Marlyn Jacobson on August 26, 1961, at Northland Lutheran Church and was happily married for over 57 years. He preceded her in death on March 23, 2019.

Diane treasured spending time with her family and friends. Her favorite activities included playing cards, golfing, camping, bowling, cross country skiing, and traveling. She also enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and was an accomplished seamstress; sewing everything from doll clothes to wedding dresses. But her greatest passion was painting. She was a self-taught artist, having never had formal training. Her beautiful pieces of art have been and will continue to be enjoyed by many. Diane had a diverse professional background which included serving as a bus driver for Iola-Scandinavia Schools, a rural mail carrier for the Scandinavia Post Office, and a sales representative for Avon, Sarah Coventry, Nikken, and World Book Encyclopedia. She also worked in hotel hospitality and owned her own drapery business. Diane was a faithful member of the Scandinavia Lutheran Church.

Survivors include her Children: Greg Jacobson, of Scandinavia, Joe Jacobson, of Amherst, Penni Jacobson Cremen, of Napa, California, Lisa Jacobson Lollis, of Milwaukee. Grandchildren: Tess, Kate, Kayla, Rachel, Leigh, Chad, Jessica, Haley, Jacob, Max, Ellianna and Rudy. Great Grandchildren: Kiara, Xander, Riley, Audra, Sylvie, Josie, Frances, Jade, Daphne and a Baby Boy due to arrive very soon. Great Great Grandchildren: Marley, Elaina, Emree, and Alana; Sister: Jane Jenson and Brother: Terry (Jane) Erickson, Sister in law: Janet Gunderson, Brother in law: Gary (Sue) Jacobson.   She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Diane was preceded in death her Husbands: Neal Peterson and Marlyn Jacobson, Brother: Dennis (Shirley) Erickson and Brothers-in-law: Reuben Jenson and Eugene "Peanuts" Gunderson.

The Funeral Service for Diane will be held on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Scandinavia Lutheran Church with Reverends Mark and Marcia Sabin officiating. Visitation will be held at Scandinavia Lutheran Church from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM on Friday. Interment will be in the Scandinavia Lutheran Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation in memory of Diane may be made to the Scandinavia Lutheran Church, 105 Church Street, Scandinavia, WI. 54977 or The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.