Died Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont.
Gary was born April 1, 1940 in West Point, NE to Harvey and Helen 'Grosse' Jurgenson. He was raised in West Point and graduated from West Point High School in 1958. He attended UNL Pharmacy School, graduating in 1964. He worked as a pharmacist for a year at Fullerton Drug in Fullerton, NE before moving to Fremont and working at Daniel-Rexall Drug Store, which later became Miller Pharmacy. Gary purchased the pharmacy in 1981 and worked there for a total of 49 years before retiring in 2014.
Gary married Julie Smith on October 30, 1966 in West Point. They recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary..
Gary was in the National Guard for 6 years and was a lifetime member of the Louis E. May Museum. He was also a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and several professional Pharmacy organizations. In his free time, Gary enjoyed spending time with his children & grandchildren and attending all of their activities. He also enjoyed reading & fishing and was a lifelong Yankees fan.
Survivors:
Wife - Julie of Fremont
Daughter - Amanda (Nate) Thomas of Elkhorn
Son - Matt Jurgenson of Fremont
Grandchildren - Addie and Sam Thomas
Sisters - Linda Perry of Norman, OK.
Connie (Gary) Kaup of West Point
Brothers-in-law - Gerald (Mary) Smith of Pender
Richard (Donna) Smith of Pender
several nieces and nephews
Gary was preceded in death by his parents.
The memorial service will be 2pm, Friday, February 11, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont. Private burial will be in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church and Lutheran Family Services. There is no viewing but the family will be present on Thursday, from 5pm to 7pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(9)
Carol Sue (Crawford) Grummert
Hastings, NE Saturday, February 12, 2022 To Julie and your family, we are sorry for your loss of your Gary. Five years ago we enjoyed reading of your 50th anniversary, with your beautiful photo. Have thought of you, Julie, over the many years since college. Now, may you and your loved ones feel God's loving arms around you. With our sincere sympathy, Carol Sue and Gary GrummertDean and Janice lubker
West Point Ne, NE Thursday, February 10, 2022 Sending our sincere sympathy. Prayers to Julie and children.Nancy & Rod Tomrdle
Fremont, NE Thursday, February 10, 2022 Julie , Amanda, Matthew & All Family : We extend our hearty felt sympathy to all of you for your loss. We have so many good memories of Gary & all the family that will always bring a smile to our faces & a warmth to our heart. Gary was a friend to everyone & will be missed by many. May the Lord hold all of you in His care & grant you comfort & peace of heart. All of you are in our thoughts & prayers. Take Care. Rod & Nancy TomrdleCheryl (Meyer) and Gary Thompson
Lincoln, NE Wednesday, February 9, 2022 Julie and Family. We are so saddened upon hearing of Gary’s death from Mary. We will have great memories of Thanksgiving dinners with you, Nate, and Gary. May God’s grace and love comfort you in the days to come, along with memories and laughter of times together.Lon and Carol Bohling
North Bend, NE Monday, February 7, 2022 We were sorry to learn of Gary's death. We appreciated Gary so much filling our prescriptions. He was always professional and we had complete confidence in him. May the love of family and friends and your faith in God bring you peace, comfort and hope.Victoria Louise Emanuel
Fremont, NE Monday, February 7, 2022 Julie and family. So sorry to hear about Gary. He was always so helpful at the pharmacy. I know he will be missed by many.Maynard and Linda Manka
Fremont, NE Monday, February 7, 2022 Julie and family: Words fall short when we try to say how sorry we are. Praying for you to find strength and celebrate the wonderful man he was! May the memories made with Gary be of comfort to you during this difficult time! Do not cry because he is gone . . SMILE . . . because he lived! In Friendship, Linda and MaynardJamison and Holly Pawl
Monroe, NC Monday, February 7, 2022 We were saddened to hear about Gary passing away. We know he is no longer in pain and in a better place. Our family is sending our thoughts and prayers!Mike and Billie Bennett
Fremont, NE Saturday, February 5, 2022 We were so sorry to hear about Gary's passing. Gary was loved by so many.