Racine – Guy Russell Jacobs, age 62; passed away unexpectedly in the rescue squad on the way to Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints Medical Center on Monday, December 15, 2014 after experiencing a stroke at his home.

Guy was born in Kenosha on January 13, 1952. He attended Mitchell Elementary, Mitchell Middle and Washington Park High. Shortly after, he met a beautiful young woman by the name of Carol Ann Theres. Six months later they were engaged….. and on September 14, 1974 in St. Joseph Catholic Church- Racine they were united in marriage. They just celebrated their 40th Anniversary of "true love" by visiting Walt Disney World this past October.

Guy was employed as a set-up specialist / inspector at E.C. Styberg Engineering for 37 ½ years – retiring in 2013. Among his interests, he enjoyed league bowling with his sons; shooting pool / billiards; was a faithful Atlanta Braves fan and a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fanatic; meticulously detailed his cars / and cars for others; a longtime Star Wars buff; was known to take in a scary movie from time to time; and had a lifelong dream of owning a Corvette someday. Above all, Guy was an extreme family man who always placed the needs of his family…..way before his own.

Surviving are his wife of 40 years & loving soulmate, Carol Ann Jacobs; their children, Paul (Kellie) Jacobs and Jamie (Jaime Ridosko) Jacobs; cherished grandchildren, Karma, Logan and Grant Jacobs; half-brother, Jim Kilby; father-in-law, Norman (Wanda) Theres; sisters-in-law, Debbie Rowe and Barbie (Tim) Crane; special niece and nephews, Brittney and Chance Crane, Jeffery Rowe; other dear relatives and friends – too numerous to mention by name.

Guy was preceded in death by his Father & Step-Mother, Russell & Lou Jacobs; Mother & Step-Father, Leona (nee: Jensen) & Erv Edelberg; mother-in-law, Beverly (nee: Funk) Theres; brother-in-law, Scott Theres; niece, Tanya Rowe.

Funeral services will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Jeff Butler officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Sunday from 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm. In accordance to Guy's wishes, cremation will follow the service. In memory of Guy, please consider signing the back of your driver's license to become an organ & tissue donor. Even in death, Guy continued to give to others by giving a second chance to those in need, with the gift of life, through the organ & tissue recovery program.

A sincere note of thanks to the incredibly caring staff of Caledonia Fire & Rescue for doing everything in their powers in trying to save our wonderful husband and father. May God bless all of you!