Jacob Halbersma

Jacob (Jake) Halbersma of Wisconsin Rapids, age 85, passed away Sunday April 6th, 2025, at Our House Memory Care Assisted Living in Wisconsin Rapids after a long and courageous battle with Parkinsons Disease.
Service will be at 11am on Saturday, April 12th, 2025, at Faith Reformed Church in Wisconsin Rapids. Rev. Andy Lickel will officiate. Visitation will be from 9am until the time of service at the church on Saturday.
Jake was born in Vesper, Wisconsin on November 22nd, 1939, to John and Willemijntje (Minnie) Halbersma. He married the love of his life, Alice, on April 13th, 1962. Jake spent his entire life on the family farm in Vesper, officially taking over the farm in 1967. He retired in 2000 however he continued to help his son John on his farm for many years. Jake also drove school bus for Safe-way transportation for 50 years where he left a wonderful impression on many, many children.
Jake had many passions in life, including farming, farm toy shows, softball, golf, and bowling. He was most passionate about his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed them coming out to the farm and giving them rides on the ATV and Gator.
Jake is survived by his wife Alice (Jansen) of 62 years, his children Wanda (Mike) Anderson of Sherry, John (Cathy) Halbersma of Vesper, Wendy (James) Lorence of Nekoosa, and Jerry (Tania) Halbersma of Rudolph. Jake is further survived by his brother Louis (Virginia) Halbersma of Vesper, sister Marie (Frank) Devries of Randolph, brother-in-law Gordon Fuller of Lake City Florida, and brother-in-law James (Nancy) Jansen of Wisconsin Rapids. Plus 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Jake was preceded in death by his parents, infant sister Marie, sisters Lena Jansen, Elizabeth (Hank) Dykstra, Nellie Fuller, and several in-laws.
Thank you to the staff at Our House Memory Care Assisted Living and Heartland Hospice for Jake’s care. Thank you to Herman-Taylor Funeral Home for your care and compassion during this difficult time. A special thank you to Diane Maciejewski for the love and care you have shown for Jake and Alice.