Jorgensen, Vernon W.
Vernon W. Jorgensen, age 95, of 3400 Yorkshire Lane, Manitowoc, died early Thursday morning, August 8, 2013 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc.
He was born on June 3, 1918 in New Denmark, Brown County, son of the late William E. and Inga A. (Anderson) Jorgensen. Vernon was a Veteran of the United States Army in the 172nd Infantry of the 43rd Division from May 1942 until his honorable discharge in October 1945 serving in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Vern was able to experience the Honor Flight in April and be recognized for his sacrifice to this country. On October 27, 1956 he married the former Eileen Peppler at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Vernon worked in various capacities at the Whitehouse Milk Company for seven years and also as a bus driver for Safeway Motor Coach Company for nine years. He then began working for the Manitowoc Public School District as a custodian for 20 years, retiring in 1980. Vernon was a member of the Golden K, American Legion Post #88, Manitowoc Marine Band and the Senior Bowling League.
Survivors include his wife: Eileen, Manitowoc; son: Brian (Richard Pietz), Minneapolis, MN; three daughters: Sue (Chris) Becker, Manitowoc, Ellen (Doug) Jansen, Kaukauna, Lois (Michael) Ricci, Brookfield; four grandchildren: Jennifer & Joshua Becker, Manitowoc, Trevor Ricci, Brookfield, Nathan Jansen, Kaukauna; four great grandchildren: Paige Raymakers, Tyler Schlaeger, Riley Langnese, Makenna Becker; and a brother-in-law: Mel Gaestel, Lakewood. Also surviving are special friends: Mark & Mary Kinzel, Manitowoc; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law and father-in-law: Riney & Irene Peppler; and two sisters-in-law: Karen Gaestel and Rhoda Antal.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2013 at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Service will be the Rev. Brian Staude with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military Rites will be accorded by American Legion Post #88.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2013 until 10:45 a.m.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Vernon Jorgensen Memorial Fund.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to send a note of appreciation to the second floor staff of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center and his doctors and nurses with a special thanks to the Aurora Visiting Nurses who helped Vern and family navigate these last weeks.
Dad was a loving, kind, and gentle husband, father, grandpa, and friend.
He had a thirst for knowledge and was often studying a book or teaching himself a new instrument. Whether clad in his Marine Band blazer or sitting at home, a spontaneous concert was never far away.
Vern enjoyed sports and was looking forward to another year of trying to improve his bowling game. He loved to listen to Brewer and Packer games on his trusty radio and headphones.
Vern was committed to his faith and he relied on this to face his final days with courage and dignity.
He will be missed and remembered by many.
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on August 9, 2013
Vernon W. Jorgensen, age 95, of 3400 Yorkshire Lane, Manitowoc, died early Thursday morning, August 8, 2013 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc.
He was born on June 3, 1918 in New Denmark, Brown County, son of the late William E. and Inga A. (Anderson) Jorgensen. Vernon was a Veteran of the United States Army in the 172nd Infantry of the 43rd Division from May 1942 until his honorable discharge in October 1945 serving in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Vern was able to experience the Honor Flight in April and be recognized for his sacrifice to this country. On October 27, 1956 he married the former Eileen Peppler at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Vernon worked in various capacities at the Whitehouse Milk Company for seven years and also as a bus driver for Safeway Motor Coach Company for nine years. He then began working for the Manitowoc Public School District as a custodian for 20 years, retiring in 1980. Vernon was a member of the Golden K, American Legion Post #88, Manitowoc Marine Band and the Senior Bowling League.
Survivors include his wife: Eileen, Manitowoc; son: Brian (Richard Pietz), Minneapolis, MN; three daughters: Sue (Chris) Becker, Manitowoc, Ellen (Doug) Jansen, Kaukauna, Lois (Michael) Ricci, Brookfield; four grandchildren: Jennifer & Joshua Becker, Manitowoc, Trevor Ricci, Brookfield, Nathan Jansen, Kaukauna; four great grandchildren: Paige Raymakers, Tyler Schlaeger, Riley Langnese, Makenna Becker; and a brother-in-law: Mel Gaestel, Lakewood. Also surviving are special friends: Mark & Mary Kinzel, Manitowoc; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law and father-in-law: Riney & Irene Peppler; and two sisters-in-law: Karen Gaestel and Rhoda Antal.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2013 at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Service will be the Rev. Brian Staude with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military Rites will be accorded by American Legion Post #88.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2013 until 10:45 a.m.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Vernon Jorgensen Memorial Fund.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to send a note of appreciation to the second floor staff of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center and his doctors and nurses with a special thanks to the Aurora Visiting Nurses who helped Vern and family navigate these last weeks.
Dad was a loving, kind, and gentle husband, father, grandpa, and friend.
He had a thirst for knowledge and was often studying a book or teaching himself a new instrument. Whether clad in his Marine Band blazer or sitting at home, a spontaneous concert was never far away.
Vern enjoyed sports and was looking forward to another year of trying to improve his bowling game. He loved to listen to Brewer and Packer games on his trusty radio and headphones.
Vern was committed to his faith and he relied on this to face his final days with courage and dignity.
He will be missed and remembered by many.
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on August 9, 2013
Jorgensen, Vernon W.
Vernon W. Jorgensen, age 95, of 3400 Yorkshire Lane, Manitowoc, died early Thursday morning, August 8, 2013 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc.
He was born on June 3, 1918 in New Denmark, Brown County, son of the late William E. and Inga A. (Anderson) Jorgensen. Vernon was a Veteran of the United States Army in the 172nd Infantry of the 43rd Division from May 1942 until his honorable discharge in October 1945 serving in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Vern was able to experience the Honor Flight in April and be recognized for his sacrifice to this country. On October 27, 1956 he married the former Eileen Peppler at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Vernon worked in various capacities at the Whitehouse Milk Company for seven years and also as a bus driver for Safeway Motor Coach Company for nine years. He then began working for the Manitowoc Public School District as a custodian for 20 years, retiring in 1980. Vernon was a member of the Golden K, American Legion Post #88, Manitowoc Marine Band and the Senior Bowling League.
Survivors include his wife: Eileen, Manitowoc; son: Brian (Richard Pietz), Minneapolis, MN; three daughters: Sue (Chris) Becker, Manitowoc, Ellen (Doug) Jansen, Kaukauna, Lois (Michael) Ricci, Brookfield; four grandchildren: Jennifer & Joshua Becker, Manitowoc, Trevor Ricci, Brookfield, Nathan Jansen, Kaukauna; four great grandchildren: Paige Raymakers, Tyler Schlaeger, Riley Langnese, Makenna Becker; and a brother-in-law: Mel Gaestel, Lakewood. Also surviving are special friends: Mark & Mary Kinzel, Manitowoc; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law and father-in-law: Riney & Irene Peppler; and two sisters-in-law: Karen Gaestel and Rhoda Antal.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2013 at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Service will be the Rev. Brian Staude with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military Rites will be accorded by American Legion Post #88.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2013 until 10:45 a.m.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Vernon Jorgensen Memorial Fund.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to send a note of appreciation to the second floor staff of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center and his doctors and nurses with a special thanks to the Aurora Visiting Nurses who helped Vern and family navigate these last weeks.
Dad was a loving, kind, and gentle husband, father, grandpa, and friend.
He had a thirst for knowledge and was often studying a book or teaching himself a new instrument. Whether clad in his Marine Band blazer or sitting at home, a spontaneous concert was never far away.
Vern enjoyed sports and was looking forward to another year of trying to improve his bowling game. He loved to listen to Brewer and Packer games on his trusty radio and headphones.
Vern was committed to his faith and he relied on this to face his final days with courage and dignity.
He will be missed and remembered by many.
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on August 9, 2013
Vernon W. Jorgensen, age 95, of 3400 Yorkshire Lane, Manitowoc, died early Thursday morning, August 8, 2013 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc.
He was born on June 3, 1918 in New Denmark, Brown County, son of the late William E. and Inga A. (Anderson) Jorgensen. Vernon was a Veteran of the United States Army in the 172nd Infantry of the 43rd Division from May 1942 until his honorable discharge in October 1945 serving in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Vern was able to experience the Honor Flight in April and be recognized for his sacrifice to this country. On October 27, 1956 he married the former Eileen Peppler at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Vernon worked in various capacities at the Whitehouse Milk Company for seven years and also as a bus driver for Safeway Motor Coach Company for nine years. He then began working for the Manitowoc Public School District as a custodian for 20 years, retiring in 1980. Vernon was a member of the Golden K, American Legion Post #88, Manitowoc Marine Band and the Senior Bowling League.
Survivors include his wife: Eileen, Manitowoc; son: Brian (Richard Pietz), Minneapolis, MN; three daughters: Sue (Chris) Becker, Manitowoc, Ellen (Doug) Jansen, Kaukauna, Lois (Michael) Ricci, Brookfield; four grandchildren: Jennifer & Joshua Becker, Manitowoc, Trevor Ricci, Brookfield, Nathan Jansen, Kaukauna; four great grandchildren: Paige Raymakers, Tyler Schlaeger, Riley Langnese, Makenna Becker; and a brother-in-law: Mel Gaestel, Lakewood. Also surviving are special friends: Mark & Mary Kinzel, Manitowoc; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law and father-in-law: Riney & Irene Peppler; and two sisters-in-law: Karen Gaestel and Rhoda Antal.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2013 at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Service will be the Rev. Brian Staude with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military Rites will be accorded by American Legion Post #88.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Saturday, August 10, 2013 until 10:45 a.m.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Vernon Jorgensen Memorial Fund.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to send a note of appreciation to the second floor staff of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center and his doctors and nurses with a special thanks to the Aurora Visiting Nurses who helped Vern and family navigate these last weeks.
Dad was a loving, kind, and gentle husband, father, grandpa, and friend.
He had a thirst for knowledge and was often studying a book or teaching himself a new instrument. Whether clad in his Marine Band blazer or sitting at home, a spontaneous concert was never far away.
Vern enjoyed sports and was looking forward to another year of trying to improve his bowling game. He loved to listen to Brewer and Packer games on his trusty radio and headphones.
Vern was committed to his faith and he relied on this to face his final days with courage and dignity.
He will be missed and remembered by many.
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on August 9, 2013
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