William "Bill" V. Jacobs passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital on April. 21, 2018 the day before his 59 ^th Birthday. He was born at Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital on April 22, 1959 to the late David and Shirley Jacobs. Bill was united in marriage to Mari Vivian on Nov. 25, 1983. He worked for over 25 years for Perry Printing and R.R. Donnelly in Baraboo. Bill had a love for model trains, planes , boats, and looked forward to the Badger Steam and Gas Show every year. He enjoyed his family, the outdoors, 4 wheeling, snowmobiling, and golf. He was a member of the Badger Steam and Gas and Reedsburg Flying Clubs.

Bill is survived by his wife, Mari of Baraboo; daughter, Jessamyn (Charlie) Dvorak of Lyndon Station; Mari's children, Joe, Heidi and Justin Schilling; grandchildren, Jemini, Lana, Clayton and Alexis Dvorak. He is further survived by other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Jacobs.

A celebration of Bill's life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Bill's name to the National Kidney Foundation.