Ronald Dean Jacobs, 91, of Green City, Missouri, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026 at The Pines in Kirksville, Missouri.
Ronald was born January 23, 1935 in Green City to Alvin and Erma (Spray) Jacobs. Ronald married Violet (Ames) Jacobs on March 7, 1956, she survives of the home. Also surviving, four children, Janet Carrier (Lynn Collins) of Gibbs, Missouri, Marsha (Stephen) Kelley of Monroe City, Missouri, Bruce Jacobs (Janis Holt) of Green City, and Angela (Matt) Snyder of Kirksville; Grandchildren, Stephanie (Chris) Jorgensen, Jacob Kelley, Chad Carrier, Amber Carrier, Deandra Jacobs, Shelby (Dylan) Brundage, Bailey (Tyler) Daniels, Cameron Snyder, and Nicole Snyder; 15 Great grandchildren; two sisters, Carol Jean Fanning of Milan, Elaine Frazier of Green City; and several nieces and nephews.
Ronald was preceded in death by: His parents; and two sisters, Janice Sharp and Audrey Jones.
Ronald graduated in 1951 from Green City R-I at the age of 16. He then went to Rock Island and worked at John Deere. Soon after, he moved back and married Violet. In 1957 at the age of 21, he began building homes for individuals around the area, building around 60 homes. He then started a plumbing and backhoe business. After several years, he had the opportunity to buy his parent’s farm, where he was raised. They built a new home on the farm, and lived there ever since. When his son, Bruce, graduated from high school, he took over the plumbing business and Ronald went into farming.
Ronald was a member of the Green Castle Lions Club and past school board member. He enjoyed playing cards while socializing at the coffee shop. Ronald had a love for his cars and tractors. Mostly Ronald loved riding his four-wheeler while caring for his land and cattle.
Funeral services for Ronald will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at Ruschmeier-Smith Funeral Home in Green City, Missouri with a visitation being held one hour prior to the service, starting at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, east of Green City.