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Visitation:
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, September 3, 2021 at St.
John United Church of Christ in Lincoln
Second visitation on Saturday from
9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at the church
Service:
10 a.m. Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the church
Funeral home:
Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln
Obituary
Gregory (Greg) L. Jurgenson, 69,
joined his Savior on August 27, 2021, at his home,
surrounded by family and friends.
Greg was born on July 19, 1952, in Fairmont,
Minnesota to Robert and Marjorie (Cowing) Jurgenson.
He married Carla Conrady Alberts on May 24, 2003, in
Lincoln. She survives him.
Also surviving are Ryan (Lyndi) Alberts of Atlanta;
Alissa (Rob) Smith of Elkhart; mother, Marjorie
Jurgenson of St. Louis; brother, Bradley (Sandy)
Jurgenson of St. Louis. Grandchildren: Danielle and
Remington Alberts; Landon and Olivia Smith. Niece:
Jenni Jurgenson; Nephew: Drew Jurgenson. He was
preceded in death by his father, Robert Jurgenson,
in-laws, Wayne and Lois Conrady and Elaine Conrady.
Greg graduated from Thornridge High School, Dolton,
in 1970 and moved to St. Louis with his parents
where he attended University of Missouri-St. Louis.
He majored in Social Studies and English, graduating
with a BS in Education. For seven years, Greg taught
at Flossmoor District # 161. He was active in the
Flossmoor Education Association/IEA in which he
served as President. Greg being a strong advocate
for the members in his local, enjoyed representing
them in contract negotiations and protecting their
rights. When the opportunity to work as an organizer
with the IEA/NEA presented itself, he seized the
opportunity. For 33 years, Greg worked for the
Illinois Education Association representing school
employees in contract negotiations and protecting
their working conditions. In addition, Greg served
as the President of the Illinois Education Staff
Organization (IEASO). Through the National Staff
Organization (NSO), Greg had the opportunity to
assist other state staff unions in negotiations with
their respective member unions. On their behalf,
Greg negotiated for Staff in Alaska, Louisiana,
Washington DC, and Mississippi. Greg and his wife,
Carla retired on June 30, 2016. |
For the last 18 years, Greg raised
Black Angus cattle with his wife, Carla, and son,
Ryan. As such, Greg was a member of the Central
Illinois Angus Association, Illinois Angus
Association and American Angus Association. He
especially enjoyed watching the cattle being
exhibited by his nephew, Cody, grandson, Landon, and
granddaughter Dani at local, state, regional and
national shows.
Greg was a member of St. John UCC in Lincoln. He
served as a member, elder, and President of the
Church Council.
Following retirement, Greg’s favorite pastime was to
follow his grandchildren in school and sports
activities and livestock shows. He enjoyed nothing
more than to hear the name, PaPa or Grandpa. Greg
was a wonderful and loving husband, stepfather and
grandparent. His humor, storytelling and command of
trivia will be missed by many.
Memorials may be made to Susan G Komen-Breast Cancer
Foundation in honor of Alissa Smith.
Visitation will be held at St. John UCC, 204 7th
Street, Lincoln, Friday September 3, 2021 from 4:00–
6:00 p.m.
Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday,
September 4, 2021 at the church with visitation from
9:00–9:45, prior to service.
Interment will follow at Hartsburg Union Cemetery.
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