Dale Eugene "Cookie" Jorgensen (1960-2017)

JORGENSEN, FRETTE, MILLESON, BANKS

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 4/2/2017 at 08:51:28

From Ryan Funeral Home obituary, Nevada, Story County, Iowa:

Dale "Cookie" Jorgensen
June 18, 1960 - March 9, 2017
From: Nevada, IA

Dale “Cookie” Jorgensen, age 56, of Nevada, Iowa, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at Memorial Lutheran Church in Nevada, with Pastor David R. Burling officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2017.

Born June 18, 1960, in Sioux City, Iowa, Dale Eugene Jorgensen was adopted by Marlin and Sonja (Frette) Jorgensen at the age of eight. He grew up in Nevada where he graduated from high school with the Class of 1978, then attended Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls.

Dale worked as a dedicated payload operator at Martin Marietta in Ames for over 35 years. He was a gentle giant with a sentimental nature and huge heart. He enjoyed photography, long peaceful drives in the country, and was an avid Hawkeye and NASCAR fan.

Survivors include two children, Troy Jorgensen of Boone, and Jessica Milleson of Colo; three grandchildren, Raygann, Dylan, and Kyler; and his parents, Marlin Jorgensen and Sonja Frette of Ames. He is also survived by a sister, Jennifer Jorgensen of Ames; his significant other, Lori Gillen of Nevada and her family; six biological siblings, John, David, Jerry, Robert, Rhonda, and Raymond; as well as other extended family members and many friends.

Dale was preceded in death by his sister, Helen Banks; and a brother, Jeffrey, in infancy.

Ryan Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Dale and his family.

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