Harold R Jorgensen

Male 1917 - 2012  (95 years)


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  • Name Harold R Jorgensen 
    Born 5 Nov 1917  Curtis, Frontier County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 16 Nov 2012  Linden Court, North Platte, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 21 Nov 2012  Curtis Cemetery, Frontier County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I3801  Rossen Genealogy
    Last Modified 28 Mar 2017 

    Father Jorgen Peter Jorgensen,   b. 1889, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1977  (Age 88 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Mother Anna Elsie Jepsen,   b. 12 Apr 1894, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Dec 1958, Curtis, Frontier County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Married 22 Nov 1916 
    Family ID F103  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Margaret L Johnson,   b. 19 Sep 1922,   d. 30 Sep 1998  (Age 76 years) 
    Married 1 Aug 1942  Fort Leonard Wood, Montana Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Richard Jorgensen  [Birth]
     2. Ann Jeanette Jorgensen  [Birth]
     3. Gwen Jorgensen  [Birth]
    +4. Diane Lou Jorgensen,   b. 25 Dec 1949, Curtis, Frontier County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Nov 2013, Cozad, Dawson County, Nebraska, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 63 years)  [Birth]
    Last Modified 28 Mar 2017 
    Family ID F1317  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Harold Jorgensen
      Nov 5, 1917-Nov 16, 2012

      Harold Jorgensen, 95, of Curtis, passed away Nov. 16, 2012, at Linden Court in North Platte.Harold was born on Nov. 5, 1917, in Curtis, to Jorgen Peter and Anna (Jepsen) Jorgensen. Harold attended school in Curtis graduating from UNSA High School in 1936. Following high school Harold entered the U.S. Army, attending Officers Training School and then served his country from 1941-45 in WWII, earning a purple heart after he was wounded in combat. Following his service to his country as a 2nd Lieutenant he returned to the Curtis area where he farmed and ranched.
      Harold married Margaret Johnson on Aug. 1, 1942, at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.His family was the joy of his life, which was demonstrated through his deep and unconditional love. He was a loyal neighbor and friend. He looked at his farm and cattle as pleasure rather than work. He regularly took enjoyable drives through pastures and fields with family and neighborhood friends. He was an active member of the American Legion, Nebraska Beef Council, National Cattleman's Association, the Toastmasters Association and Lions club. He served on several boards including Curtis Co-op, Farm Bureau, Board of Education, the Board of Elections and the Curtis Telephone Co. Harold was also active in the young farmer veterans organization and 4-H, where he served as the leader for many years. He is survived by his son, Richard (Sharon) Jorgensen, of Curtis; his daughters, Ann Jeanette (Jim) Deidel, of North Platte, Gwen Nickerson, of Curtis, and Diane Walsh, of Cozad; grandsons, Mark (Lanis) Jorgensen, Matt (Trisha) Jorgensen, Steve Strawn, John (Susan) Robinson, Jeff (Kathy) Robinson, Darren (Jennifer) Robinson, Tim (Danelle) Nickerson, Ryan Walsh; and granddaughters, Lori (Mike) Mortensen, Amy (Brandon) Jahnke, Mary (Shawn) Overton, Angela (Cory) Nida, Stacie (Kevin) Owens; 22 great-grandchildren; brother, Loren (Lorraine), of North Platte; his sister, Erma Taylor, of Casper, Wyo.; and a host of other family and friends.
      Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret; his parents; his brother, Vern Jorgensen; grandson, Steven Jorgensen; and son-in-law, Joe Nickerson.
      He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed by all.
      Services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Curtis with the Rev. Derrick Brown officiating. Burial will follow at the Curtis Cemetery.

      North Platte Telegraph November 20, 2012