E. Jorgensen Services Held
Eugene A. “PeeWee” Jorgensen, 87, of St. Paul, died on Friday, August 5, 2022, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul. The Reverend Vince Parsons and Deacon Neil Baquet celebrated the Mass. Mark Jorgensen served as the eulogist and Doug Novak served as the lector. The eucharistic ministers were Barb Sack and Rick Harrahill. Gift bearers were Erin Jorgensen, Lindsay Good, Sabrina Jorgensen, Grace Jerabek, Rebecca Larsen, Ashley O’Hagan, Hailey Jorgensen, Brittney Anderson, Katie Young, Jamie McAnelly, Morgan Jorgensen, and Kara Trampe. Singing at the service were Linda Schmaderer, Cindy Peters, Dan Nielsen, and Stacey Keller. Musical selections included “Lead Me, Lord”, “Taste and See”, “Song of Farewell”, and “In Every Age”. Burial was in the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul. Casket bearers included Brad Jorgensen, Rick Harrahill, Todd Peters, David Jorgensen, Jeff Jorgensen, and Kevin Jorgensen. Those serving as honorary bearers were Eric Jorgensen, Christopher Novak, Grant Jerabek, Adam Jorgensen, Ryan Jorgensen, Trevor Trampe, and Friends of AA. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Peters Funeral Home of St. Paul assisted the family.
Eugene was born on October 27, 1934, in St. Paul, the son of Henry and Margaret (Ogard) Jorgensen. He grew up in St. Paul, where he graduated from St. Paul High School in 1953.
He was united in marriage to Carolyn J. Buettner on September 17, 1955, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Elba. The couple first lived in Grand Island, where he worked for O’Hara Plumbing. In 1956, they moved to St. Paul, where he and Carolyn raised their seven children and he joined his father and brothers in the family business, Jorgensen Electric. PeeWee retired and sold the business when he was in his late seventies. Carolyn passed away on August 21, 2016, and he continued to live in his home the rest of his life.
He was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council 1918. He was a thirty-year member of the St. Paul Volunteer Fire Department and longtime member of the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce, St. Paul Country Club, and past president and active member of the former St. Paul Jaycees. He was also very active in the St. Paul AA since 1986, sponsoring many people over the years.
He enjoyed woodworking, golfing, was a huge Diet Coke lover, and told the best colorful jokes and stories.
He is survived by his children and spouses, Mark and Karen Jorgensen of Johnston, Iowa, Brad Jorgensen of St. Paul, Denise and Doug Novak of Carlsbad, California, Chris and Theresa Jorgensen of Parker, Colorado, Lisa and Randy Jerabek of St. Paul, and Melissa and Dean Trampe of Amherst; eighteen grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, DeAnne O’Hara of Grand Island.
In addition to his wife, Carolyn, he was preceded in death by his parents; son, Steven Jorgensen; brothers, Dale, Lyle, and Darold Jorgensen; and sisters, Phyllis Miller, Helen Goering, and Lucille Mahrt.