Julie B. Jurgenson, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

Julie B.Jurgenson

Date of Birth October 15, 1942
Passed Away On August 14, 2022
At Age 79 years
Resident of Fremont, NE
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Julie B. Jurgenson age 79, of Fremont
Died Sunday, August 14, 2022 at home.

Julie was born October 15, 1942 in West Point, Nebraska to Martin and Anne 'Stark' Smith. She was raised in Pender and graduated from West Point High School in 1961. After high school Julie attended UNL, graduating in 1964. She then worked in Arlington, Fremont and Cedar Bluffs public schools as a home economics teacher. Julie married Gary Jurgenson on October 30, 1966 in West Point. After Gary purchased Miller Pharmacy Julie moved on from teaching to help run the pharmacy. She specialized in finding the perfect gifts for people and wrapping them beautifully. She retired after they sold the stores in 2014.

Julie was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, PEO Chapter GH, lifetime member of the Louis E. May Museum and member of the Castle Guild (Joslyn Castle & Gardens) in Omaha. Julie loved spending time with her family, playing bridge and socializing with her friends, giving to others, working out with her group at the gym and she loved looking fashionable at all times.

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

Julie was preceded in death by her husband Gary on February 5, 2022, parents, brother, Lowell Smith and sister Jocelyn Moody.

The memorial service will be 2pm, Monday, August 22, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont. There is no viewing but the family will receive friends on Sunday from 3pm to 5pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Church and School or the Louis E. May Museum.

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

1249 E. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

August 21, 2022

With Family 3pm to 5pm

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Trinity Lutheran Church (lcms)

1546 N. Luther Road

Fremont, NE, 68025

August 22, 2022

2:00 PM

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Memorial Cemetery

800 West 23rd Street

Fremont, NE, 68025

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Condolences (7)

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Dan Sharon and Ben Luben Fremont, NE August 23, 2022
"To the family of Julie; We were so sorry to hear about your loss. We thought so much for Gary and Julie. We pray for you all and look forward to seeing them again in heaven someday. May God comfort you and may you seek Him in your time of grief and sorrow. Sincerely, your friends, the Lubens"
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Margot Schmid Omaha, NE August 18, 2022
"Julie was such a special person. I got to know her and even her daughter through my store in Omaha. She was always a joy to spend time with. Deepest sympathy to her family. She will truly be missed.
Margot and Stacey Schmid"
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Rodney & Nancy Tomrdle Fremont, NE August 18, 2022
"Our Sympathy go to all of you. We are so very sorry to find out about Julie's passing. She was such a special - special lady in so many ways. We have so many good memories of her & all the family. They will always bring us a smile, Amanda, Matt & all family - you all are in our thoughts & prayers. May God bless you & hold you in His care & bring you peace of heart. With Love. Rod & Nancy"
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