Dale Loren Jorgenson
August 15, 1942 – April 30, 2024
Dale Loren Jorgenson was born on August 15, 1942 and baptized on September 26, 1942. He confirmed his baptism on April 14, 1957 at Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church.
Dale passed away at the Litchfield hospital on April 30, 2024 at the age of 81.
Dale grew up on a farm in Albion Township until the family moved to a home north of Cokato in the fall of 1959. He lived there until his passing.
Dale began his schooling in 1948 at Camp Lake School in Albion Township with 6 classmates. They all started school in Annandale as 6th graders in 1953. He graduated from Annandale High School in 1960. Dale was a part-time farmer; hauled milk for Albion Center Creamery; drove school bus and sold milking equipment for DeLaval Sales. He worked at Washington Scientific for 35 years and then at DeZurik in Sartell for 6 years.
Dale retired in the fall of 2006. He enjoyed collecting precision toy tractors and after his retirement he kept busy checking out the coffee shops in South Haven, Annandale, Cokato, and French Lake. He will be remembered for his capacity as a great debater and his commitment to his values.
Dale was a longtime member of Mt. Hermon Lutheran church. He attended faithfully in person and in spirit when his health wouldn’t allow him to attend.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Dell Jorgenson; and brother, John Jorgenson.
Dale is survived by his sister-in-law Lorraine Jorgenson, nephews, Dr. Joel Jorgenson (Cristiane) and Michael (Debra), their children Erin and Krista, and other family, friends, and loved ones.
Visitation
Monday, May 6, 2024
10:00 AM
Stockholm Lutheran Church
16133 County Rd 30 SW, Cokato, MN 55321
Memorial Service
Monday, May 6, 2024
11:00 AM
Stockholm Lutheran Church
16133 County Rd 30 SW, Cokato, MN 55321