Richard W. Jorgensen Jr. Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard W. Jorgensen Jr. of Kalamazoo, Michigan, born in Cicero, Illinois, who passed away on August 9, 2023, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard W. Jorgensen Jr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard William and Emma Elizabeth Jorgensen (Goodwine); his children-in-law, George Kneebone and Jeanne Jorgensen; and his sister Emily Cohron.
He is survived by: his wife Barbara Scarlett; his children, Ruth Kneebone of Littleton, CO, Janine Beck (Mike) of Atwater, OH, Edward Jorgensen (Rhonda) of Pensacola, FL, Denise Montagna (Douglas) of Grand Haven, Raymond Jorgensen (Julianne) of Lowell, MI and Kirsten Smith (Howard) of Boulder, CO; and his brothers, Bruce Jorgensen (Priscilla) of Robertsdale, AL and John Zell (Pam) of Kenosha, WI. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren.
MEMORIALS to Heifer International to help build honey bee farms or the National Arbor Day Foundation to plant commemorative trees will be appreciated.
