Harold R Jorgensen

1917 - 2012  (95 years)

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

  
  

  Father	Jorgen Peter Jorgensen,   b. 1889, Iowa, USA ,   d. 1977  (Age 88 years)
  Relationship	Birth
  Mother	Anna Elsie Jepsen,   b. 12 Apr 1894, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA ,   d. 12 Dec 1958, Curtis, Frontier County, Nebraska, USA  (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
  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 ,   d. 9 Nov 2013, Cozad, Dawson County, Nebraska, USA  (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