Robert Wayne Jorgensen

Robert (Bob) Wayne Jorgensen, 72, Shakopee, MN passed away unexpectedly January 28, 2020 at the family lake cabin in Brainerd, MN. Bob was born January 7, 1948 in St Paul, MN to Phyllis (Gilbertson) Jorgensen and Donald Jorgensen. Bob was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Stephen, MN. In 1969 he graduated from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN. He began his lifelong career in banking as a trainee with First Bank Systems, East Grand Forks, MN. On July 17, 1976 he married Colette Vaplon. Bob’s employer over the years changed from First Bank Systems to Community First Banks to Bank of the West. Through it all, he stayed. Transfers took family to many communities including Cando, ND, Valley City, ND, Park River, ND, Cooperstown, ND and Paynesville, MN. In 1999, he became Wyoming Region Manager for Community First Bankshares and the family moved to Castle Rock, CO. Later they moved to Casper, Wyoming. In 2006, Bob became Midwest Region Manager for Bank of the West. Bob and Colette moved back to the Midwest, settling in Shakopee, MN. He retired in 2013. Bob loved rural, small-town life. With each new town he immersed himself in the community, serving on many boards, and working with many community service organizations. He was a volunteer fire fighter and a volunteer EMT. In the early years he was on softball, bowling and curling teams. He was a pretty decent golfer, achieving a hole-in-one at Moorhead Country Club. Bob’s grandkids, Maren and Brekke, were his pride and his joy. According to friends, he was always quick to share pictures. He loved to garden, can and cook, and loved to share with friends what he produced. He found such joy in hunting and fishing with buddies and served as the head cook at camp. When he was at the cabin, he’d head to The Pickle in Nisswa every afternoon to visit with friends. After retirement, Bob and Colette completed their tour of all fifty states as well as several countries. Post retirement days have been enjoyed at home in Shakopee, MN; the winter home in Chandler, AZ; and the cabin in Brainerd, MN. It was a good and happy life. Bob is survived by his wife Colette, Shakopee, MN; son Matthew (Greta) Jorgensen, Minnetrista, MN; son Adam (Brittany) Jorgensen, Rogers, MN; grandchildren Brekke Jorgensen and Maren Jorgensen, Minnetrista, MN; brother Bradley Jorgensen, Fargo, ND; and nephew Alex (Sarah) Jorgensen, Lino Lakes, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents Phyllis and Donald Jorgensen and his sister-in-law Lori Jorgensen. A memorial service for Bob will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Visitation – 10:00 A.M. Service – 11:00 A.M. Lunch to follow Washburn McReavy Funeral Home 9940 Bush Lake Road Bloomington, MN 55438 Memorials suggested to: Little Lake Hubert Lake Association

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Robert Wayne Jorgensen

January 7, 1948 - January 29, 2020

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Robert Wayne Jorgensen

January 7, 1948 - January 29, 2020

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