Gary D. Jurgenson, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

Gary D.Jurgenson

Date of Birth April 1, 1940
Passed Away On February 5, 2022
At Age 81 years
Resident of Fremont, NE
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Gary D. Jurgenson, age 81, of Fremont
Died Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont.

Gary was born April 1, 1940 in West Point, NE to Harvey and Helen 'Grosse' Jurgenson. He was raised in West Point and graduated from West Point High School in 1958. He attended UNL Pharmacy School, graduating in 1964. He worked as a pharmacist for a year at Fullerton Drug in Fullerton, NE before moving to Fremont and working at Daniel-Rexall Drug Store, which later became Miller Pharmacy. Gary purchased the pharmacy in 1981 and worked there for a total of 49 years before retiring in 2014.

Gary married Julie Smith on October 30, 1966 in West Point. They recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary..

Gary was in the National Guard for 6 years and was a lifetime member of the Louis E. May Museum. He was also a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and several professional Pharmacy organizations. In his free time, Gary enjoyed spending time with his children & grandchildren and attending all of their activities. He also enjoyed reading & fishing and was a lifelong Yankees fan.

Survivors:
Wife – Julie of Fremont
Daughter – Amanda (Nate) Thomas of Elkhorn
Son – Matt Jurgenson of Fremont
Grandchildren – Addie and Sam Thomas
Sisters – Linda Perry of Norman, OK.
Connie (Gary) Kaup of West Point
Brothers-in-law – Gerald (Mary) Smith of Pender
Richard (Donna) Smith of Pender
several nieces and nephews

Gary was preceded in death by his parents.

The memorial service will be 2pm, Friday, February 11, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont. Private burial will be in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church and Lutheran Family Services. There is no viewing but the family will be present on Thursday, from 5pm to 7pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont.

Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
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Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont

1249 E. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

February 10, 2022

With Family 5-7pm

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Memorial Service

Trinity Lutheran Church (lcms)

1546 N. Luther Road

Fremont, NE, 68025

February 11, 2022

2:00 PM

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Memorial Cemetery

800 West 23rd Street

Fremont, NE, 68025

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Condolences (9)

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Carol Sue (Crawford) Grummert Hastings, NE February 12, 2022
"To Julie and your family, we are sorry for your loss of your Gary. Five years ago we enjoyed reading of your 50th anniversary, with your beautiful photo. Have thought of you, Julie, over the many years since college. Now, may you and your loved ones feel God's loving arms around you. With our sincere sympathy, Carol Sue and Gary Grummert"
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Dean and Janice lubker West Point Ne, NE February 10, 2022
"Sending our sincere sympathy. Prayers to Julie and children."
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Nancy & Rod Tomrdle Fremont, NE February 10, 2022
"Julie , Amanda, Matthew & All Family : We extend our hearty felt sympathy to all of you for your loss. We have so many good memories of Gary & all the family that will always bring a smile to our faces & a warmth to our heart. Gary was a friend to everyone & will be missed by many. May the Lord hold all of you in His care & grant you comfort & peace of heart. All of you are in our thoughts & prayers. Take Care. Rod & Nancy Tomrdle"
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