Roxy Jacobs
April 19, 1941 ~ November 5, 2017
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Roxy Jacobs, 76, of Tolstoy, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Ava’s House, Sioux Falls.
Funeral services was held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Gettysburg with Pastor David Otten presiding. Burial followed in St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Tolstoy. A prayer service was held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Luce Funeral Home, Gettysburg with visitation two-hours prior.
Roxanna Rose “Roxy” Anderson was born April 19, 1941 on her grandparent’s farm near Lebanon, SD to Bill and Mildred (Huyck) Anderson. She attended grade school at Roy School and also Lebanon High School.
On October 5, 1958, Roxy married Rudy Jacobs at Christ Lutheran Church, Lebanon. They moved to Britton where Rudy worked construction; later moving to Gettysburg. In 1962, they moved to the family farm south of Tolstoy. Roxy worked for the United States Postal Service from 1983 until her retirement in 2012, first as a mail carrier and then as a postmaster replacement.
Roxy was a lifelong member of Christ Lutheran Church, Ladies Aide member, sang in the church choir as well as weddings and funerals, and also taught vacation bible school.
Roxy was a kind, gentle, fun loving people person and an avid Minnesota Twins fan. She was well known among family and others for her cinnamon rolls, lasagna, decorated cakes and other baked goodies.
In 2008, Roxy became a member of the “Old Time Tractor Pullers”, winning several trophies with her Ford tractor, until her illness.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Rudy; daughter, Clifetta (Matt) Arbach, Hoven; sons: Dwayne (Karen) Jacobs, Tolstoy and Randy (Annie) Jacobs, Colton; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two great granddaughters; brothers: Walter (Carol), Richard, and Roger (Pat) Anderson; sisters: Judith (Ron) Michlitsch and Constance Kiernan (Joel Christiansen); and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; maternal and paternal grandparents; two sisters (one in infancy); and two nieces.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Roxy’s arrangements.
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So sorry to hear of your loss, will miss Roxy at the tractor pulls.
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Roxy will be missed. If I can do anything please contact me. Love to all
Our thought and prayer are with you in the hard times
Sorry to learn about Roxie and take care all of you . Thoughts of you at this time !
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of Roxy. We always loved her smile and hospitality on our visits. She will always be remembered in our thoughts and the times we spent with you when we cam out Hunting. Our prayers are with you.
Our prayers are with all of you. Roxy will be missed by so many.
Sorrry for your loss, Roxy was the best of the best. Our hearts go out to you Rudy and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Bless You Bryan & Brenda Pence
To Roxy’s family. We are so sorry to hear of her passing. We enjoyed watching the news paper for the tractor pull results. We will remember her for her fun loving personality as well as the times we spent on her farm getting fryer chickens ready to freeze. May God give you grace and comfort you.
I am so sorry to hear of my cousin’s passing. May God’s mercy and comfort be with all the family.. Roxy was a wonderful lady and will be missed …
Sorry for your loss.