Let me preface this by saying that this wasn't really what this blog was intended for, however, it needs to be written.
This past Friday, the life of a great young man was senselessly taken by a drunken driver. Nels Jacobson was a kid from my town of residence, Elderon, WI (pop. 189). He was a graduate of my high school, Wittenberg-Birnamwood, only a few weeks ago. He was also a great guy, and one who I considered to be a friend. He was a great student, and had been nominated by Rep. David Obey to attend the Air Force Academy. He was also an athlete, and a good one.
The only word that could describe this is tragedy. That a person who hadn't accomplished anything in her life, aside from becoming an alcoholic, could take the life of a young person with so much in front of them, and so much promise.
You can read more about Nels, and the accident, at these links:
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Nels Keith Jacobson, 18, town of Elderon, was killed Friday evening, June 10, 2005, from injuries sustained when the automobile he was riding in was hit by a drunken driver.
He was born Jan. 8, 1987, in Shawano, the son of Glenn and Karen (Frederick) Jacobson, town of Elderon.
Nels was a 2005 graduate of Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School, where he was an honor student. He also was an Eagle Scout and was an avid hunter and fisherman, skier, wrestler and football player.Nels also was a candidate for the Air Force Officers' Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo.
In addition to his parents, Glenn and Karen Jacobson, Nels is survived by three brothers, Nathan and Jared Jacobson, Van Nuys, Calif., and Matthew Jacobson, Essex Junction, Vt.; one sister, Leah Jacobson, Aniwa; his grandmother, Evelyn Jacobson; many aunts, uncles and cousins and a very special friend, Wendy Stroik. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eldo and Evelyn Frederick and Carl Jacobson; and an uncle, Kevin Frederick.
The funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2005, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Birnamwood.The Rev. Erik Olson will officiate.Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, town of Norrie, Marathon County. Friends may call on Monday after 4 pm at Schmidt-Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg, and again on Tuesday at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of services.
Online condolences at http://www.schmidtschulta.com.
Nels' charm and ready wit will be dearly missed by his family and many friends.
Please feel free to donate to S.A.D.D., and try to prevent senseless tragedies like this in the future.
Rest in Peace, Nels.
This past Friday, the life of a great young man was senselessly taken by a drunken driver. Nels Jacobson was a kid from my town of residence, Elderon, WI (pop. 189). He was a graduate of my high school, Wittenberg-Birnamwood, only a few weeks ago. He was also a great guy, and one who I considered to be a friend. He was a great student, and had been nominated by Rep. David Obey to attend the Air Force Academy. He was also an athlete, and a good one.
The only word that could describe this is tragedy. That a person who hadn't accomplished anything in her life, aside from becoming an alcoholic, could take the life of a young person with so much in front of them, and so much promise.
You can read more about Nels, and the accident, at these links:
Link #1
Link #2
Link #3
Nels K. Jacobson
Nels Keith Jacobson, 18, town of Elderon, was killed Friday evening, June 10, 2005, from injuries sustained when the automobile he was riding in was hit by a drunken driver.
He was born Jan. 8, 1987, in Shawano, the son of Glenn and Karen (Frederick) Jacobson, town of Elderon.
Nels was a 2005 graduate of Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School, where he was an honor student. He also was an Eagle Scout and was an avid hunter and fisherman, skier, wrestler and football player.Nels also was a candidate for the Air Force Officers' Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo.
In addition to his parents, Glenn and Karen Jacobson, Nels is survived by three brothers, Nathan and Jared Jacobson, Van Nuys, Calif., and Matthew Jacobson, Essex Junction, Vt.; one sister, Leah Jacobson, Aniwa; his grandmother, Evelyn Jacobson; many aunts, uncles and cousins and a very special friend, Wendy Stroik. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eldo and Evelyn Frederick and Carl Jacobson; and an uncle, Kevin Frederick.
The funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2005, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Birnamwood.The Rev. Erik Olson will officiate.Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, town of Norrie, Marathon County. Friends may call on Monday after 4 pm at Schmidt-Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg, and again on Tuesday at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of services.
Online condolences at http://www.schmidtschulta.com.
Nels' charm and ready wit will be dearly missed by his family and many friends.
Please feel free to donate to S.A.D.D., and try to prevent senseless tragedies like this in the future.
Rest in Peace, Nels.
