Carl E. Jacobson, 66, of Lancaster, died Monday, June 7, 2010 at Lancaster General Hospital. He would have celebrated 45 years of marriage to Colleen M. Connolloy Jacobson in July. Born in Morristown, NJ, he was the son of the late Henry and Hilda Jacobson.

Carl graduated from West Morris Regional High School in Chester, NJ, completed one year post graduate work at Admiral Farragut Academy in Toms River, NJ and then attended the University of Arizona. He was a self-employed sales executive and entrepreneur. A sports enthusiast, Carl enjoyed golf, traveling, doing volunteer work at the St. Jude Classic in Memphis, TN, and spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his wife Colleen, Carl is survived by two children, Brian S., husband of Lee-Ann Esterhuizen Jacobson and their children Schyler, Jordan and Logan of Effort, PA, and Debbi, wife of Eric Allen, and their children Zach and Allie of Memphis, TN, and his siblings, Henry, husband of Wanda Jacobson of Chester, NJ and Joan, wife of Bill Money of The Villages, FL. His sister Helen Guerin preceded Carl in death.

A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, June 12, 2010, at 11 AM, in Historic St. Mary's Catholic Church, 119 S. Prince St., Lancaster, PA, with The Rev. Allan F. Wolfe officiating. There will be a calling time from 10 until 11 AM at the church. Private Interment will take place at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Carl's memory to the Leukemia Society of America, Central PA Chapter, 298 S. Progress Ave., Harrisburg, Pa 17109. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Lancaster, PA. To send the family online condolences please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com