Ross Edward Jacobi passed away on December 20, 2016 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital. There will be a Memorial service on December 28, 2016 at 3 p.m. at the Methodist church in Bowman, ND for family and friends to share memories of Ross and fellowship with one another.  The family will also hold a Celebration of Ross's life in the summer of 2017 as many of Ross's loved ones will be unable to attend his Memorial service due to distance and winter weather traveling conditions.
Ross was born June 17, 1935 at Camp Crook S.D. to Ralph and Signie{ Hanson} Jacobi. He grew up on the family ranch near Ludlow S.D. attending grade school at Ludlow, High school in Bowman N.D., and Brookings Ag School in Brookings S.D. He returned to the ranch and began farming and ranching with his parents. He also worked for the Parfrey family in Buffalo and the South Dakota State Department of Game and Fish. He joined the National Guards in Lemmon S.D. where he attained the rank of Second Lieutenant. While farming and ranching, he also delivered mail on various routes in the Ludlow and Bowman areas
Ross met Mary Wilber in Lemmon and they were married on November 15, 1959 in Lemmon. They made their home on the ranch and were joined by a son Randy, and daughters Retta and Roma. They raised their family on the ranch and Ross was proud to see Randy take over the ranch and raise his family on it.
He is survived by his wife Mary, of Bowman N.D. Son Randy{Darla} Ludlow S.D. and their children; Raeanna Jacobi, Kaitlin {Tyler} Landon Focken, Kirsten{Jeremey} Allie Rae, Marcus, Keira, Parker Stotts, Ryan Jacobi. Retta Massey, Bowman N.D. and her children; Jerica, Caynin, Corban, Carson, Naomi Massey. Roma{Duane} Schade Bowman N.D. and their children; Jordan, Jason{Tallyssa}, Sterling {Morgan} along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, his parents Ralph and Signie Jacobi, and his sister Roberta Cottle.