Jorgensen, Robert (“Bob”) Leon (1944 - 2023)

JORGENSEN, FEIGENBUTZ, YEAGER, PETERSEN, NIELSEN, HOLTZ

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 10/8/2023 at 15:55:08

Name of deceased: Robert ("Bob”) Leon Jorgensen

Aged: 78 yrs, 11 mo, 26 days

Residence: Avoca, Pottawattamie County, IA

Born: Sep. 14, 1944; Avoca, Pottawattamie County, IA

Died: Sep. 9, 2023; Avoca, Pottawattamie County, IA

Funeral services: Thursday, Sep. 14, 2023; Trinity Lutheran Church, Avoca, IA; burial was in the Graceland Cemetery, Avoca, IA

Survived by: Children, Steven (spouse, Nikki) Jorgensen of Avoca, IA, Jill (spouse, Todd) Feigenbutz of Oakland, IA, and Michael (spouse, Wendy) Jorgensen of Avoca, IA; grandchildren, Kevin Jorgensen (spouse, Alyssa Stabile) of Tampa, FL, Kyle Jorgensen and Kaden Jorgensen, both of Avoca, IA, Christian (spouse, Alyx) Jorgensen of Oakland, IA, Cassidy Feigenbutz of Oakland, IA, Erik (fiancée, Madison) Jorgensen of Avoca, IA, Emma Jorgensen and Nathan Jorgensen, both of Avoca, IA; great-granddaughter on the way; sisters, Judy (spouse, John) Yeager of Sheridan, WY, and Barb Petersen (partner, Johnny Villegas) of Irwin, IA; brother-in-law, John (spouse, Nancy) Nielsen of Dunlap, IA; sisters-in-law, Sheri Nielsen of Omaha, NE and Patti Jorgensen of Avoca, IA; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Robert and Leona (nee Holtz) Jorgensen; wife, Connie; brother, David

Education: Graduated from AvoHa High School, Avoca, IA, Class of 1962

Religious affiliation: Lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Avoca, IA, where he actively served on the church council

Military service: U. S. Navy for 3 years; worked in the engine room on The Destroyer

Marriage: Connie Nielsen; July 6, 1968; Trinity Lutheran Church, Avoca, IA

Employment: Farmer; also employed by Wayne Feeds, Cascade, IA, as a truck driver for 30 years

Hobbies/Interests: Served as the Post Commander for the Fred Funston American Legion Post in Avoca, IA; enjoyed his Saturday mornings with his breakfast club friends; mostly, he loved his grandchildren and loved spending his time attending their events

Sources: pauleyjones.com