Harley Jorgenson

Harley Jullin Jorgenson, 89, a resident of Erhard, died Thursday, January 26, 2012, at his home. He was born March 9, 1922, the son of Erick and Clara (Ouren) Jorgenson at Erhard, Minnesota. He was baptized at South Immanuel Church and confirmed at Hedemarken Church, rural Carlisle. He attended country school by Carlisle. In October of 1942 Harley enlisted in the U.S. Navy, stationed at Great Lakes, Illinois and Little Creek in Norfolk, VA. He was discharged at Little Creek on March 10, 1946. On November 2, 1947 he was united in marriage to Gwen Olson at Pelican Valley Church in Pelican Rapids by Rev. E.O. Stenson. They made their home in Rothsay for 30 years. Harley worked various jobs. They moved into Erhard in 1989. He was a member of the American Legion and Lions Club, and a member of the Rothsay Fire Department. Harley was a member of Hedemarken Church and later transferred to Hamar Church in Rothsay, where he was currently a member. Preceding him in death were his parents; two sons, Michael and Scott; a daughter, Wendy; a sister, Sylvia Hanneman; and a brother, Gaylen Jorgenson. Survivors include his wife, Gwen, of Erhard; daughter, Bonnie Arnold, of New Hope; sons, Dennis Jorgenson of Rothsay, and Craig (Kathy) Jorgenson of Pelican Rapids; two grandchildren: Amanda (Shawn) Walsh of Maple Grove, and Michael Arnold; two great-granddaughters: Taylor Clarke and Kaitlin Walsh of Maple Grove; brothers, Elroy (Dorothy) Jorgenson and Edward (Doris) Jorgenson, all of Rothsay; sisters, Ruby Hanneman of Fergus Falls, and Gloria (Delain) Miller of Fergus Falls; and a sister-in-law, Ethelyn Jorgenson of Erhard. He is also survived by three step-grandsons, Shawn (Stacy) Zimney of Detroit Lakes, Ben (Sarah) Biloff of Jamestown, and Jesse Biloff of Fargo; six step-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-stepgranddaughter. Visitation: 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with a 5 p.m. prayer service, and resumes one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorial Service: 1 p.m. Monday, January 30, 2012, at New Life Lutheran Church in Rothsay Clergy: Reverend Paul Huso Interment: Hamar Cemetery, Rothsay, MN Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls is in charge of the arrangements.