Richard "Jorgy" Jorgenson

Richard E. "Jorgy" Jorgenson, 61, formerly of Menasha and Neenah, died peacefully at his home on Crooked Lake on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, after a 16-month battle against cancer. He was born on April 3, 1950 in Waupaca, to Viona (Wood) and the late Earl Jorgenson. On Jan. 9, 1971, he married the former Theresa A. Kane in Waupaca. For 38 years, Jorgy was employed by P. H. Glatfelter Paper Co. (formerly Bergstrom Paper Co.), where he served as a pipefitter. Jorgy was a member of St. Mary's of the Lakes Parish and the Crooked Lake-Mountain Lions Club. Jorgy appreciated nature. He was a four-season outdoorsman who loved hunting, waterskiing, cross-country skiing and relaxing "therapy" cruises on the pontoon boat. Jorgy really enjoyed friendly competition in the form of playing cards, cribbage, board games and horseshoes. He lived his dreams at the cottage which later became their home on Crooked Lake. Nothing was more important to Jorgy than his family. He was a loving and devoted husband, a role model father, and the most proud grandpa anyone could be. He gave generously of his time to family and friends, never asking for anything in return. Jorgy will be remembered for...[more]

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s calm nature and stability. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Terry; one son and daughter-in-law: Jeff and Lisa Jorgenson, Appleton; one daughter and son-in-law: Jill and Jeff Firgens, Appleton; five grandchildren: Jake, Brady and Eric Jorgenson; and Jack and soon to be born baby Firgens; his mother, Viona, Waupaca; one brother: Larry (Chris) Jorgenson, Waupaca; three sisters: Donna (Mike) Putzer, Hurley, Shirley (Keith) Stoeger, Hortonville, and Joanne (Larry) Smith, Waupaca; brothers- and sisters-in-law: Kathy Kane, Dan (Betty) Kane, Gary Kane, Peggy Kane, Kelly (Brian) Webb and Mike Kane; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011, at Lyndahl Funeral Home, Green Bay, where a wake service will take place at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue after 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Mary's of the Lakes Crooked Lake Chapel, 15478 Whispering Pines Lane, Crivitz (Crooked Lake), where a Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Jason Blahnik officiating. Interment will take place in Oak Hill Cemetery, Neenah. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. Jorgy's family would like to thank the wonderful members of the Crooked Lake-Mountain Lions Club (angels in Jorgy's heaven on earth), for the care, compassion and support that they have shown during this past year.