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1930 - 2006
 Einer G. Jorgensen, Jr., 76, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 4, 2006, surrounded by the love of his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. The eldest child of Einer and Elizabeth Jacobsen Jorgensen, he was born in Detroit on July 7, 1930. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and served the church in many capacities during his lifetime. He and his brother Jack built upon a venture started by their father when they were young and Jorgensen Brothers businesses have served Greenville and many other communities for decades. Einer was a businessman, grocer, butcher, truck driver, salesman, entrepreneur, athlete, musician, collector, and mentor. He will best be remembered for his winning smile and his quiet generosity to others.
Einer married his high school sweetheart, Jeanne, in 1950. He tirelessly cared for her until her death in 2004. During their life together they raised five children and were significant in the lives of thirteen grandchildren. They delighted in attending and supporting the wide variety of activities the grandchildren pursued. Einer loved Greenville High School athletics and continued to attend contests until the end of his life.
He is survived by his loving wife Marilyn and her family; his children: Pam and Will Nichols of Alma, Paul and Ann Jorgensen, Sue and Mark Diehl, and Debbie and Gary Huch of Greenville, Lori Jorgensen and Sheree Ekhammer of Tucson, Arizona; grandchildren: Jennifer and Christian Colby, Wilson and Elizabeth Nichols, Rick and Molly (Jorgensen) Court, Nathan and Taylor Jorgensen, Jerad and Tara Diehl, Marci and Carley Diehl, Kevin and Lesley Johnson, Ryan and Rachel Huch, and Stephanie Huch; great-grandchildren: Brayden, Brynn, Maxwell, and Isabelle; siblings, Jack and Donna Jorgensen and Elizabeth Lindsey; Jeanne’s siblings: Darrell and Sue Nelson, Hope and Bob Perdue, and Jay and Ruth Ann Drake Bilthuis; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Funeral services are at 2:00 P.M. Sunday October 8, 2006 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Greenville, with Rev. Clayton Bates and Dr, Dan Gillett officiating. The family will greet friends at Hurst Funeral Home in Greenville on Saturday from 11:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M.
Because he supported so many different groups and organizations, the family suggests that memorial contributions celebrating the life of Einer Jorgensen by made to the cause of the giver’s choice
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There are currently 22 condolences.
Lea, Josh and Kiarra Loveless
Tuesday October 10, 2006 at
1:00 PM
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Christian - Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you be able to celebrate his life and rejoice in this event bringing the family closer together. Now you will have another angel watching over you. Peace,
Lea, Josh, and Kiarra
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Larry Sweet
Monday October 9, 2006 at
4:21 PM
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Dear Jack and all your family,
Einer was one of the kindest and most genuine men I have known. Truly, a man to be remembered.
My condolence to all of you.
Larry
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Deborah Daggett (Hansen)
Monday October 9, 2006 at
12:31 PM
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So sorry to hear of Einer's passing; my prayers are with your entire family. Your father touched many lives in this community that will never be forgotten. I will always remember his big smile and friendly greetings whenever you passed by him in the store, at church our just on the street. God has taken a great one and he will do wonders up above. Your family can look up at the sky and know that he is in a better place now and will once again one by one be reunited with each and everyone in his family. God be with you all in this time of sorrow and give you peace.
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Theresa Brace (Saur)
Monday October 9, 2006 at
3:12 AM
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I was speaking of the Jorgensen family to my husband just yesterday. How wonderful and down to earth the family was. How ironic I see his passing. He truly was a good man to raise his children to be so kind. Forever I will be greatful for the kindness his daughter Debbie gave to me in school. God bless a man to share his kindness with joy!
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Ken Tanis
Sunday October 8, 2006 at
3:46 PM
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My sympathy to you all and may God give you peace. I have been a sevice tech. for Hobart since 1972 and got to know Einer at Grove St. We searched for repair parts at the trailer and even in his barn. When someone says Greenville, I always think of Einer. His smile was contagious and showed in his eyes.
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Paul Merren Family
Sunday October 8, 2006 at
9:38 AM
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Dear Jorgensen's
We wish to send you our condolences. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We are going to donate a book to the Flat River Community Library in memory of your Father in lieu of flowers. Sorry for your loss.
The family of Paul Merren
Barbara Foster
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Jerry and Anne Magers
Sunday October 8, 2006 at
5:28 AM
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To the entire Jorgensen family,
Our prayers are with you today and in the weeks to come. Einer was one of a kind and will be greatly missed. We will never forget his smile and easy going attitude and generosity to all. We will cherish all of the memories.
You are a strong and resilant family and will carry on the Jorgensen name with the same pride that you folks did. Just know that if there is anythiing you need, you can call on us anytime and we'll be there for you.
Our sincere condolences,
Jerry and Anne
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Sue and Darci
Saturday October 7, 2006 at
3:46 PM
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Lori and Sheree and the Jorgensen family,
We know that your loss and sorrow are great, but this is true because your father's life and love was immense.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sue and Darci
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Lion Larry Alman
Saturday October 7, 2006 at
1:45 PM
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Einer was one of the nicest guys I have known.
I first met Einer when they got there Liquor license and Einer would pick up liquor from us and he turned that over to his Son Paul for a long time.
I retired and started volunteering for Habitat for Humanity for Montcalm County and he use to bring rolls to us on several ocasions.
We use to see him at the West side store when we would go in for coffee in the morning and he would come over and visit with us. He always put a lot of fun and joy into our conversations.
He will be deeply missed by me and I know many in the community.
God bless the entire Einer Jorgensen Family
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Becky Karas Goodspeed
Saturday October 7, 2006 at
11:53 AM
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Pam and Family--So sorry to hear about your dad. I hope you are all doing alright.
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John Lewis
Friday October 6, 2006 at
3:51 PM
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Dear Jorgensen Family,
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.
May the roots of your souls grow deeply into the love of God.
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Sara Ruiz
Friday October 6, 2006 at
3:19 PM
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During the 14 months I worked at the greenville Jorgensen bakery, i always remember Einer walking in at 5 in the morning to get day old donuts, I will greatly miss him and the smile he always carried. When my daughter grows, I will tell the many stories of Einer. With great sympathy to Marilyn, Sue and Mark. he is in a better place watching over you. You are in my heart, thoughts and prayers.
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Bob Simpson
Friday October 6, 2006 at
12:55 PM
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Dear Family of Einer
Generations pass, generations vanish & often fade quickly from our memories; yet I share with many that Einer epitomizes a generation of strength, loyality & honor not fading or vanishing as he embraced the whole world with both arms. It is said that death is a loss of life, but NOT a loss of the relationship we had with Einer as my/our friend. With all due respect, Einer's presense in spirit will not pass or vanish. Respectfully & with Sympathy
Bob Simpson
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RUBI SLATER
Friday October 6, 2006 at
12:10 PM
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Our sympathy to the family especially to Marilyn. He was a good man. We will miss you seeing at the park playing basketball and dropping donuts to our house.
Fern, Joe, Rubi, Dennis and Benjamin Slater
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Neil and Louanne Courtright
Friday October 6, 2006 at
11:31 AM
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The earth is a bit darker but the heavens much brighter because Star Einer has ascended.
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Jack Weber
Thursday October 5, 2006 at
7:23 PM
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My friend Einer is in a better place. To my catcher on the St. Paul softball team and playing on the GHS football team with my brother Darold.
Einer Jorgensen will be missed.
Jack, Jo, Melissa and Bill Weber
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Connie Geer
Thursday October 5, 2006 at
7:11 PM
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Dear Jorgensen family sorry to hear of the lose of einer he was a good man and i loved working for the family
Connie
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Janice (Hodgson) Harnish, Lowell MI
Thursday October 5, 2006 at
6:59 PM
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Einer is my cousin, his famous smile and his kindness have been with me for as long as I can remember. My sincere sympathy to his family we have lost a special person in many lives.
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Tom & Chris Kohn, Aaron & Kate, David & Kristen, & Laura
Thursday October 5, 2006 at
6:13 PM
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A more positive man we have never known.....always optimistic and able to see the good side of even the worst situations. We have valued Einer's friendship these many years and will truly miss his warmth, kindness, and that "Einer" smile....love to all the family. We share in your sorrow. God's strength & love be with you all.
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jim clark
Thursday October 5, 2006 at
2:45 PM
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our deepest sympathy,and condolence to the Jorgensen family. We have lost an ol`e friend to a better place. Jim Clark. Weidman, Mi.
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Tony & Kris Bilello-Anna & Kate
Thursday October 5, 2006 at
1:43 PM
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We all have such fond memories. Einer touched our lives one way or another.. he will be missed by all who knew his gentleness and smile. Gods Peace to all of you.
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Rick Calkins
Wednesday October 4, 2006 at
9:35 PM
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So sorry to hear the news about Einer. Hopefully is is in a better place and will feel no more pain. My good thoughts are with all of the family.
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