Robert Krog Jorgensen

Robert Krog Jorgensen, age 79, of Newell, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 in Oakley, Kansas. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Nain Lutheran Church in Newell. Burial will be in the Newell Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Friday, October 19, 2018 from 4:30-8:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Robert Krog Jorgensen, the son of Oscar and Elda (Krog) Jorgensen, was born on November 11, 1938 at home in Newell, Iowa. He was baptized and later confirmed at Nain Lutheran Church in Newell where he remained a lifelong member. He attended school in Newell where he graduated from Newell Providence. On January 11, 1958, he was united in marriage to Beverly Hamann at Nain Lutheran Church. The couple was blessed with four children: Steven, Shawn, Staci, and Sian. Bob loved spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed nature, outdoor activities, and traveling the country. Those left to cherish his memory include his children: Steven C. Jorgensen of Newell, Iowa; Shawn D. Jorgensen of Aviston, Illinois; Staci (Kirk) Kampwerth of Highland, Illinois; Sian (Kevin) Butler of Hudson, Iowa; 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren: Ryan (Kristine) Jorgensen, Carter, Addelynn, and Chase all of Highland, Illinois; Justin (Jessica) Jorgensen, Gavin, Alexis, and August all of Eglin AFB, Florida; Jason (Chelsie) Jorgensen, Brynnlee and Brecklyn all of Highland, Illinois; Meghan Jorgensen of Scottsdale, Arizona; Shane Lyman, Matthew, CharleeJo, and Beau all of Troy, Illinois; Shanda Lyman (Jerry Gogolowski), Kurt all of Meadowbrook, Illinois; Julia Butler and Aden of New Hartford, Iowa; and Brittany Butler of Parkersburg, Iowa; sister, Janene “Tootie” (Larry) Grote; brothers: Keith (Kathy) Jorgensen and Ronald (Molly) Jorgensen; sister-in-law, Colleen (Tom) Wall of Waterloo, Iowa; brother-in-law, Dean (Linda) Garner; nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Jorgensen; parents, Oscar and Elda Jorgensen; parents-in-law, Orval and Macyl Hamann; brother-in-law, Kenneth (Maureen) Hamann; and sister-in-law, Kristine Garner. Memorials may be made to Nain Lutheran Church, TLC Animal Shelter or a charity of your choice.

Robert Krog Jorgensen

November 11, 1938 - October 17, 2018