Robert Dean Jackson was born in a chicken house, in Taylor County, Iowa on August 10, 1939 to Robert Lee Jackson and Margaret Frances (Thomsen) Jackson. While growing up on the family farm as a child he attended Valley School through the 8th grade. Robert then attended Hopkins High School and graduated in 1957.
Robert married Elaine Grace on June 19, 1960. To this union two sons, Rod and Chad were born. Robert began farming after being married and never really did retire from it. In 1962 he began owning and training thoroughbred racehorses. He, Elaine and infant son Rod would go to various tracks in Nebraska for the race meets. In 1966 Robert bought his current farm and continued to train horses and farm. Robert also worked at Moog automotive where he retired from.
Robert had many interests throughout his years. He loved the outdoors, including fishing, hunting coon, deer and especially coyote. He loved to play board games and card games with his family and friends. Robert had an ornery streak and enjoyed sneaking up on his family and friends to scare them. He was known best for being able to sleep and drive at the same time. Never a dull moment was had when Robert was around!
Preceding Robert in death were his parents; Robert and Margaret, wife; Elaine and sister Virginia Nelson.
Left to cherish Robert's memory are his sons Rod Jackson (Robin Ramsey) and Chad (Christie) Jackson, grandchildren; Logan Jackson, Lindsey Jackson, Amanda Rowen, Kylie Jackson, Ashlyn Jackson, Tyler Jackson, Cameron Hofmeister and Andrew Hofmeister; great-grandchildren, Austin Jackson and Sophia Ramsey; brother, Fred (Mary) Jackson, brother-in-law; Calvin Nelson, along with many other family members and friends.
Robert loved his family dearly and will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
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So sorry to hear of Robert's passing.
Tim & Connie Hoepker
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