Roger "Rog" Jacobsen

Roger “Rog” Jacobsen passed, at home in Chicago, IL on Sunday August 28, 2022, in his 58th year. Son to Beverly Jacobsen (nee Summers); beloved brother to Theresa Salazar, Anna Jacobsen, Keith Hanich (Lu), Kari Reetz (Shon), and honorary brother Roy Barton; cherished by many cousins, aunts and uncles. Predeceased by mother, Beverly (2021) and father, Cecil (1974), grandparents, Lila (1994) and William (1988) Summers; Ruth (1994) and Frank (1980) Hanich; Ruby (2006) and Ray (1984) Jacobsen; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Roger was born in Deerfield, Illinois on August 10, 1964 to Beverly C. and Roger M. Hanich. He, and his sister Theresa, were adopted by Beverly and Cecil C. (Jake the Horseshoer) Jacobsen in 1969. He lived and grew up, with his sisters Anna and Theresa, in a small house on Magnolia Street in Lake Jackson, Texas. Growing up he loved to explore, rescue animals, and take apart small engines to see how they ran, it was a 50/50 chance they would work again when he put them back together; his mother groaned and his sisters laughed. He worked for his family’s business as a teenager until he graduated from Brazoswood High School in Clute, Texas in 1984 and moved back to Deerfield, IL to be close to his beloved grandparents, Lila and William Summers, and Ruth Hanich. Following the death of his grandparents, Roger lost his way and his family searched for him for years until he finally made contact with his mother. In the last few years, he was living in an apartment in Chicago and managing with the assistance of Threshholds, an organization that gave him hope, love and understanding. Roger was working as a street vendor for StreetWise Magazine and also as Assistant to the Bishop of Apostolic Outreach Church. He was so proud of his work with the church and let everyone know how he had turned his life around. Roger would send everyone on their way with “have a blessed day my friend”, and a smile on their face. He loved to sing off-key and joke around. Being special needs, he had the mind of a youngster and loved to prank people. He will be remembered by family and friends. Survived by siblings, Anna, Theresa, Keith (Lu), and Kari; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held. Special thanks to the Staff of Thresholds, and StreetWise, for all their care and support of Roger; and Russ Henrichsen of Inclusive Funeral Care for assisting the family with the end of Roger’s life journey. Arrangements by Inclusive Funeral Care, 773-318-1305 or www.inclusivefuneralcare.com.

Roger "Rog" Jacobsen

August 10, 1964 - August 28, 2022