Archie E. Jorgenson

HOUSTON, MINN. - Archie E. Jorgenson, 65, of Houston died on Monday, October 6, 2008, at his home. Archie was born on November 21, 1942, in LaCrosse, Wis. to Daniel and Rovilla "Lovie" (Vix) Jorgenson. He was raised at South Ridge, Minn. where he attended country school. He served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1966. On December 7, 1963, Archie married Carol Williams in LaCrescent, Minn. Archie worked for Ace Telephone in Houston from 1966 to 2002, when he retired as an exchange manager and technician. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Houston and the Houston American Legion for 40 years. Archie was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Carol; one son, Archie (Cheri) Jorgenson of Harmony, Minn., four grandchildren: Katie, Dorothy, Anna, and Krista; two great-grandchildren: Bobbi and Ben; and by one sister, Mary (Dave) Mader of Caledonia, Minn. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Alvin and Harold. There will be a Funeral Mass for Archie at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 10, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Houston with the Rev. Joseph Pete officiating. Burial will be in the Stone Church Cemetery in Houston. Friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at Hoff Funeral Homes - Houston Chapel where there will be a prayer service immediately following the visitation. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church. The family prefers memorials to be directed to the Sister's of Mount Carmel in Houston, Minn. or to St. Mary's Catholic Church in Houston. Please leave a memory of Archie and sign his online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com Archie's family would like to thank the staff of Gundersen - Lutheran and Gundersen - Lutheran Hospice for the wonderful care Archie received these past few months.