Stanley T. Jorde

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE - RUSHFORD, MN 507-864-7771 RUSHFORD, MINN. - Stanley T. Jorde, 82, of Rushford, Minn. died on Sunday, August 22, 2010, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford surrounded by his family. Stanley was born on June 20, 1928, in LaCrosse, Wis. to Tilmen and Sabel (Mathias) Jorde. He attended elementary school in Blackhammer, Minn. and graduated from Rushford High School in 1948. He was a grandson of Tolef and Guro Jorde, who were pioneer farmers who immigrated from Telemark, Norway. In 1950 he married Phyllis Stark at St. Martin's Lutheran Church in Winona, Minn. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict as a surgical tech. at Fitzsimon's Army Hospital from 1950 to 1952. Stanley worked at Morken Service for several years. In 1973, he worked at Farmers Elevator as a manager for 20 years. He served as president of the men's club at Rushford Lutheran Church where he played on the church dart ball team, church council, cemetery board, Sunday school teacher, Lion's Club president. Stanley was an avid Rushford - Peterson Trojans fan, and operated the score board for football and basketball games for many years. He enjoyed music, golf, friends, cars, and watching Minnesota sports. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Phyllis; four children: Dianne (Dr. J. Martin) Stewart, High Rolls, NM, Jeffrey (Susan) Jorde of Scottsdale, AZ, Laurie (Erik) Overland of Peterson, Minn., Patricia (Michael) Ebner of Rushford, Minn.; five grandsons: Blake, Robert, Bradley, Dylan and Zachary; six granddaughters: Julia, Emily, Jessica, Amanda, Tia and Kelley; great-grandson, Giovanni; one brother, Carroll (Linda) Jorde of Winona, Minn.; and by many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Stanley was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Merlin. The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August, 25, at Rushford Lutheran Church with the Rev. Roger Michaelson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford, and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church. Stanley's family prefers memorials to be directed to the Rushford Lutheran Church or the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home. Please leave a memory of Stanley and sign his online guest book at www.hofffuneral.com
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