1988-2024
Jacob Donald Aberg, 36, son of Donald and Kathy (Dotzler) Aberg, was born March 4, 1988, in Mason City. He passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Guthrie County Hospital, Guthrie Center.
Jacob attended Dallas Center-Grimes High School where he excelled at football. He then went on to play football at Minnesota State University on a football scholarship. He transferred to Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan, where he graduated. While his football career was cut short due to significant injuries, his love for the sport never faded.
On March 5, 2016, he married his “bunnnny” Holly Dee Hanysh in Perry. They made their home just outside of Yale with their two boys, Thaddeus and Xavier. In 2017, Jake began his career with AMVC. Over the next six years, he worked his way up with hard work, dedication and long hours. In 2023, he was promoted to production manager.
His rival passions were sports and hunting that he shared right along with his boys. He might come straight out of the field wearing his camo, but he never missed his boy’s events. Jake also enjoyed golfing with his buddies. As long as his family was with him, he was up for anything.
Jacob is survived by his wife, Holly; sons, Thaddeus and Xavier; mother, Kathy Aberg of Hartford; sister, Jessica Aberg of Hartford; niece, Ana Pizinger; nephew, Curtis Pizinger; in-laws, Deb and Ralph Koelln of Yale; and brothers-in-law, Jacques Hanysh and Brett Ellis. He is also survived by several uncles, aunts and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Aberg; sister, Alicia Ellis; and niece, Amaiya Aberg.
Visitation will be Tuesday, July 2, 2024, from 2- 4 p.m. followed by funeral services at 4 p.m. at the Twigg Funeral Home, Panora. Cremation will follow the services.