Dale Ellsworth Jorgenson

Dale Ellsworth Jorgenson was born on September 5, 1933, in Milan, Minnesota to Sibert and Pearl (Paulson) Jorgenson. His family moved to Omaha when he was about 9 years old and attended grade school at Westside Elementary in South Omaha. Dale went on and graduated from South High School in 1951. He would later go on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Omaha University. Dale met his wife, Darlene while both were attending South High School and were married on April 3, 1953. They welcomed their only child, Debra, into this world the following year while Dale was then on active duty with the US Navy. Dale returned home in 1955 after his time in the service where they made their home in South Omaha. They would move again to 68th and Kansas Ave. until constructing their “forever” home in Leawood West in 1969. Dale’s professional career in real estate started at the Byron Reed Co. in downtown Omaha and culminated in ownership of Peterson Brothers Realty until his retirement. He handled numerous high profile commercial real estate transactions throughout the Metro including overseeing the construction of Johnson Court off of 87th and Indian Hills Drive. Dale’s hobbies included hunting game birds, as well as fishing in Canada. He was most proud of out-fishing his fishing buddies on a regular basis and was once featured on the front page of the World Herald Sports section proudly holding a trophy-worthy northern pike. His declining health in recent years prevented him from making a trip to Canada, and he did so miss that. Dale passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2024, at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, Nebraska. Dale was preceded in death by his parents Sibert and Pearl Jorgenson, brother Faye, sister Judith May and loving wife of 64 years, Darlene. He is survived by his daughter Debra and son-in-law Stephen Marten of Omaha, brother Denny of Woodcliff, sister Madeline Churchich of Omaha, several nieces, nephews, and special friend Nancy Ascher of rural Fremont. Funeral services will be Thursday, 9/19/24 at 11 AM at Reichmuth Funeral Home, Elkhorn, with visitation one hour prior. Interment at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Elkhorn. Memorials may be made to the Sienna Francis House, Moving Veterans Forward, or ASPCA.

Dale Ellsworth Jorgenson

September 5, 1933 - September 9, 2024