Richard "Dick" John Jurgensen Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Richard “Dick” John Jurgensen, age 93, of Albia, passed away on December 28, 2020, at the Monroe Care Center in Albia, Iowa. Dick was born on December 11, 1927, to Harry and Kizzie (Fields) Jurgensen in Clare, Iowa.He was raised in Fort Dodge, IA graduating from Sacred Heart High School in 1945. Dick served his country in the United States Marine Corps from January 1946 – October 1947. On May 26, 1949, he was united in marriage to Mary Lou Wesley. To this union, 4 sons were born, John, Dan, Ted, and Matt. Dick and Mary shared 66 years of marriage prior to her passing on April 23, 2015. Dick started working for Northern Propane in Fort Dodge before moving to St. Charles, IA, where he continued to work for Northern Propane. In 1968, Dick and Mary moved to Albia and he continued to work for this company, which eventually became Ferrell Gas, where he was a district manager for many years before retiring. Dick was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Albia. He was active in the American Legion and a proud supporter of the Welcome Home Solider Memorial. Dick also served his community as a volunteer fire fighter for 21 years. Being an accomplished carpenter, Dick designed and built furniture and many wood crafts for family and friends. After retirement, he built his own houseboat spending much time fishing and enjoying Rathbun Lake. He very much enjoyed playing solitaire, casino, and cribbage card games as-well-as dominoes. Dick is survived by his three sons, John, Ted, and Matt along with their families and daughter-in-law Kris Jurgensen and her family, brother-in-law Jim Wesley along with many nieces and nephews, other family members, as well as good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Kizzie Jurgensen; a son, Dan Jurgensen; a grandson, Patrick Jurgensen; and 2 sisters, Mildred Bruhn and Marguerite Natto. Graveside memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Albia with Father Mark Yates, C.PP.S. officiating and military honors provided by the American Legion of Albia, Lovilia, and Melrose. A memorial has been established to the Welcome Home Soldier Memorial in Albia. Cards of condolences may be sent to John Jurgensen, 1580 S Hedgewood Drive, Bolivar, MO. 65613.

Richard "Dick" John Jurgensen

December 11, 1927 - December 28, 2020