Name of Deceased: Merle D. Jurgensen
Date of Death: February 15, 2013
Place of Death: Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Great Bend, Kansas
Date of Birth: November 17, 1933 at Great Bend, Kansas
Parents Name: Ed & Lena (Katzmaier) Jurgensen
OBITUARY INFORMATION
Married Almeda Herl May 5, 1953 at Great Bend, KS. She survives
He worked in construction for Lindholm Construction, Jurgensen Construction and for C.V. Cale.
Mr. Jurgensen was a lifetime resident of Great Bend, Kansas.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He participated in fast pitch softball playing for the U.S. Army fast pitch
team while stationed in Japan.
SURVIVORS
Wife: Almeda Jurgensen, of the home.
3 Sons: Eddie Jay Jurgensen and his wife Cindy of Great Bend, KS
Bradley Dean Jurgensen and his significant other Lisa Garland of Leavenworth, KS,
Brett Lane Jurgensen and his wife Pricella “Zoe” of Victorville, C A
11 Grandchildren: Brandi Scheck, Chelsea Hartshorn, Kyla Jurgensen, Katelyn Jurgensen, Andrew Jurgensen, Drew Jurgensen, Hannah Jurgensen, Hayley Jurgensen, Tara Jurgensen, Cody Jurgensen and Sherri Basgall.
4 Great-grandchildren: Korbin Scheck, Conner Scheck, Parker Scheck and Piper Scheck.
He was preceded in death by four brothers: Edward Jurgensen, Donald Jurgensen, Leonard Jurgensen and Morris Jurgensen; and four sisters: Edna Orebaugh, Alverna Holopirek, Loretta Jurgensen and Lois Jurgensen.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Time of Service: 10:30 a.m.
Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, Kansas
Officiant: Rev William Johnson
Interment: Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend, Kansas with military rites by Fort Riley Honor Guard
Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, with the family receiving friends for 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. February 18, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, Kansas
Memorial Fund: Alzheimer’s Association or Harden Hospice or American Cancer Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home
Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net
Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530