JACOBSMEIER, Joseph

JACOBSMEIER, Joseph. (Amboy, IL, July 12, 1943--Dubuque, IA, Mar. 18, 2019). Joe was born on July 12, 1943, in Amboy, Ill, the son of Greg and Mary (Eardman) Jacobsmeier. He grew up in Dyersville, IA and attended Dyersville Xavier Schools. On August 28, 1965 Joe married Donna Brooks, at ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH.

Joe worked at RAY'S AMOCO SERVICE as a mechanic for thirty years as well as BIG A AUTO PARTS and THERMO KING SALES AND SERVICE until retirement in 2003.

He had a passion for Dubuque history as witnessed by the many contributions of pictures he made to this encyclopedia over many years. He enjoyed every opportunity to share his knowledge of Dubuque history and proved an invaluable resource when checking facts. He belonged to the Dubuque Postcard Club and was constantly on the lookout for new additions to his collection. He was a charter member of the "Panera Bread Breakfast Club" where he enjoyed his daily coffee with friends. He loved his time at home with his beloved dog, Bindy.

Joe loved watching Nascar and was a fan of #4 Kevin Harvick. He was a Chevy man and very much enjoyed watching Toyota getting beat. Sometimes he would wager a cup of coffee on the race with friends! In his earlier years he enjoyed hunting, camping and fishing with family and friends.

He and his wife Donna were instrumental in fundraising efforts for VETERANS' MEMORIAL PLAZA located on CHAPLAIN SCHMITT ISLAND.

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Obituary, Telegraph Herald, March 21, 2019, p. 6B