Michael Robert Jurgenson passed away peacefully in his home on July 30, 2020, leaving behind his wife, Sandy; children, John Jurgenson, Sara Johnson, and Kelly Barnes; stepchildren, Molly, Kayce, Nick, Haley, and Alex; 21 grandchildren; sister, Polly Jo Van Beek; and several friends.Mike was preceded in death by his father, Bob Jurgenson; mother, Beverly Jurgenson, and sister, Peggy Jo Porter.
Mike was born on April 29, 1954 to Robert and Beverly Jurgenson and grew up in Leeds, Iowa.He played several sports growing up including baseball, football, and basketball and was a lifelong fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes just like his dad.
Mike loved his family so very much.He enjoyed spending time with his wife and children, going on family vacations, going to school activities for his children and grandchildren, going to farmer’s markets, wineries, and camping.He enjoyed staying up late around the campfire with smores and making up ghost stories.Mike was the kind of dad who would watch “The Little Mermaid” for the 100th time just because it was his daughter’s favorite movie.He sent flowers to his daughters’ high school for birthdays and Valentine’s Day every year since he lived in a different state.He watched his son’s football games just like his father did for him.He was a quiet man, kind to everyone, and loved animals especially his two dachshunds Frankie and Lola.He loved life, loved to be on the road experiencing new places, or just staying at home cooking for his family and watching football on the weekends.
Mike has filled his family full of so many wonderful memories to hold on to forever.
Saturday, August 8th 10 AM
Evans-Nordby Funeral Home
34 2nd St. NE
Osseo, MN
Saturday, August 8th 11 AM
Evans-Nordby Funeral Home
34 2nd St. NE
Osseo, MN
Our son recently passed away and of course you never expect to have to deal with this for your children so my wife and I were not only devastated but didn’t know what to do or where to turn next. Evans-Nordby was recommended to us by our Priest and I’m so glad he did. From the moment I talked to Tina on the phone I could tell we were in good hands as she took care of every detail. We met with her the next day and she went through all the aspects of what we were to expect in the coming days, weeks, then months ahead. Every employee we had contact with at Evans-Nordby was kind, compassionate and extremely professional. Thanks Tina and to all at Evans-Nordby for making an unbearable experience at least tolerable.