Roy Philip Jorgensen
Saturday, September 16, 1950
Date of Death:
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Age:
69 years old
Service Information
A Celebration of Life will be live streamed (goodshepherdchurch.net) at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Rochester, MN 559 20th Street SW 55902. A drive-up visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at church.
Saturday, September 16, 1950
Date of Death:
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Age:
69 years old
Saturday, September 16, 1950
Date of Death:
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Age:
69 years old
Roy Philip Jorgensen
Roy Philip Jorgensen was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on September 16, 1950 to Phyllis (Warland) Nilles and Roy Jorgensen. He had four older sisters who kept him in line. They had horses that Phil was responsible for cleaning and feeding before and after school.
He attended St. Mary’s School in Remsen, Iowa and graduated from Remsen High School.
He started college at the University of Iowa. While there, he had a major car accident where he suffered a traumatic brain injury and spent many days in the hospital. He was unconscious for 46 of those days. He had to relearn how to walk and talk, as well as other daily activities. His mother was responsible for much of his care and rehabilitation. He recovered fairly well.
He went on to go to college in Marshall, MN, where he would help other physically handicapped young men. Later, he attended UW Stout in Menominee, WI. He then went on to do vocational rehabilitation work with the Hopi Indians in Arizona.
Phil came to Rochester around 1980 and worked at the Ramada Inn as a maintenance man. In February of1982, he was introduced to his wife, Valerie, by her cousin and they later married in November of the same year. Phil later worked for 7 years at Calvary Episcopal Church as their maintenance person. He worked for Walmart as a greeter and greenhouse person. Phil was successful with his one mission in life: being a loving husband and devoted father.
Phil is survived by his wife, Valerie Jorgensen; son, Joshua Jorgensen; daughter-in-law, Nicole Jorgensen; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by mother, Phyllis Nilles; father, Roy Jorgensen; sisters, Sharon Henson, Peggy Sanow, Sandy Augustine, and Rosetta Jorgensen.
In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Rochester, Minnesota.
A Celebration of Life will be live streamed (goodshepherdchurch.net) at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Rochester, MN 559 20th Street SW 55902. A drive-up visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at church.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of Roy Philip Jorgensen has received the following condolences.
I am so sorry to hear of your profound loss. I am sorry I can not be there with you in person as your grieve. Phil will be greatly missed.
I am saddened and so sorry for your loss- words cannot express. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Heaven now has one more angel with a beautiful soul. And 4 older sisters to welcome him.
Love,
Pamela Henson & family
Val, my heart goes out to you, Josh and his wife. At this difficult time when you need human contact, it is so limited. May you memories bring you comfort, and let the love and support of friends give you peace. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Val, Josh, and Nicole....we were very so saddened to hear of Phil's passing. Our words seem so little to convey our heartfelt sympathy. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you...sincerely, Barb & Bob Larson
Val & Josh, Our deepest sympathy goes out to you on the loss of a wonderful husband and dad. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. He is at peace now and no more pain. I can just picture mom up in heaven greeting him and giving him a big hug!! May he Rest In Peace. Love to you all, ~Scott & Caryn (Augustine) Ruden & family
I am so very sorry for the loss of Phil. God’s Peace to you Val and Joshua.
Val & Josh
I am so sorry for your loss. Phil was one of the kindest people I had the privilege to know. I never heard him utter an unkind word. My thoughts are with you in this different time.
We are both so sorry for the loss of Phil. It is such a sad time for so many. Phil was a good person with that special sense of humor. He had that twinkle in his eyes when he was saying something funny. Even with life challenges he always had kind words. And you could tell he loved his family & proud of you all. He will be missed by many. Val,Josh & Nicole you are all in our thoughts & prayers.
Val and Josh,
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Phil was a great guy. Having spent many of my formative years hanging out at your house, I have always had much respect for Phil as a man, husband, and father. Wishing you peace and comfort in this difficult time.
Jesse
Dearest Jorgensens,
I’m sorry for you loss, and I wish I could be physically present to support you. It was such a pleasure growing up with a family like yours nearby, and I always found Phil welcoming and kind. I know he was a positive addition to my life, and he will be missed.
Sincerely,
Gabe Moreno