Nels George Jorgenson, 87, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018, at Sacred Heart Care Center in Austin.

Nels was born Jan. 13, 1931, in Austin to Nels and Alice (Carew) Jorgenson. He grew up in Austin and attended St. Augustine Parochial School. He served his country in the Army during the Korean War from Feb. 7, 1952, until his honorable discharge on Nov. 1, 1953. On July 2, 1955, Nels married Bonnie Moe at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. Together, they had seven children. They made their home in Austin, where he worked for Hormel Foods for 36 years retiring in 1986. Nels was a lifelong member of St. Edwards Catholic Church in Austin. He enjoyed woodworking.

Nels is survived by his wife, Bonnie Jorgenson of Austin; seven children, Denny (Jane) Jorgenson of Austin, Paul (Jeannie) Jorgenson of Buckley, Washington, Todd (Laurie) Jorgenson of Austin, Mark (Tina Janning) Jorgenson of Austin, Pat Jorgenson of Racine, Wisconsin, Terry Jorgenson of St. Paul, Minnesota, and Tammy (John) Troupe of Brownsdale, Minnesota; 11 grandchildren, Anthony, Maggie, Vanessa, Natalie, Amber, Kellie, Makaela, Katy, Brandon, Breanna and Collin; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Jim; and sisters, Marie and Susie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nels and Alice Jorgenson; brother, Richard; and sisters Shirley and Betty.

Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 20, 2018, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin with Fr. James Steffes officiating. The Jorgenson family will greet friends from 4-6 p.m. on Friday afternoon prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in Austin. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred in memory of Nels. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.