Jerald E. Jorgensen

Jerald E. “Jerry” Jorgensen (1930-2019) CEDAR FALLS – Jerald E. Jorgensen, 88, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, died Friday, April 12, 2019 at Western Home Communities – Prairie Winds. He was born July 23, 1930 in Harlan, Iowa, the son of Jens and Anne Petersen Jorgensen. He married Erna Thomsen on September 6, 1952 in Racine, Wisconsin. She preceded him in death on July 24, 2010. He attended Jackson School #2 thru 8th Grade and graduated from Harlan High School. He attended Dana College for two years and received his DVM from Iowa State University in 1953. He co-owned and operated Brookside Veterinary Clinic in Cedar Falls with his brothers, Harris and George. Jerry served on the Cedar Falls City Council, Cedar Falls School Board, Nazareth Lutheran Church Council and was a member of the Cedar Falls Rotary. Survived by: two daughters, Laurie (Brent) Wightman of Waverly and Lisa (Martin) Schwab of Broomfield, CO; two sons, Jeff (Jacque) of Cedar Falls and Tom (Karen) of West Des Moines; nine grandchildren: Matt and Emily Wightman, Ben (Kelsey), Zach, and Tim Jorgensen, Ellie and Danny Jorgensen, Conner and Olivia Schwab; one great-grandchild, Max Jorgensen; four step-grandchildren, Stephanie (Adam) Geneser, Stacey (Brandon) Hall, Dr. Samantha (Travis) Schipull, and Sabrina (Colton) Vosberg; nine step-great-grandchildren: Jacob, Brooklyn and Stella Geneser, Hudson and Hayes Hall, Noah and Landon Schipull, Mason and Ruby Vosberg; three brothers, Jim, Harris, and George (Judy) Jorgensen, all of Cedar Falls; and a sister, Joan (Jim) Hoeft of Castle Rock, CO. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 19th at the Diamond Event Center-Western Home Communities. Visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 18th at Richardson Funeral Service and also for one hour prior to the service at the Western Home. Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice or Fresh Wind Ministries at Western Home Communities. Beloved father and grandfather. He was an avid ISU Cyclones and STL Cardinals fan. He was a devoted caregiver to mom in her battle with Alzheimer's. He loved his children and adored his grandchildren. Last but not least, he will be fondly remembered for his cinnamon rolls.

Jerald E. Jorgensen

July 23, 1930 - April 12, 2019