Jacob T. Carlson, age 44, of Babbitt and formerly of Virginia died Thursday, June 24, 2021.  He was born October 11, 1976, in Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, the son of Richard and Leila (Klaras) Carlson.  He was a graduate of Virginia High School and Mesabi Community College.

Jacob worked for Northshore Mining Co.  He had a sense of humor, was smart, loved music, and made every day a day to remember.  He was an adventurous and spontaneous man who loved the outdoors.

Jacob is survived by his children with Jeanette Carlson: Ethan, Elijah, Lucia, Silas; and son with Tracy Carlson: Keenan Carlson; special friend: Misty Mealey and her daughter, Kayla and son Logen; brother: Joel Carlson; sister: Kiara Carlson; parents: Rick (Leila "Lolli") Carlson; grandmother: Lila Klaras; nieces, nephews and extended family members and friends.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Virginia.  The Reverend Fr. Brandon Moravitz will be the Celebrant.  Interment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Virginia.

Family Services are provided by Bauman-Cron, a Bauman Family Funeral Home, in Virginia.  To express condolences on-line please see:  www.baumanfuneralhome.com.