Lorraine A. Jorgensen, age 83 of Ramsey, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at home.

Lorraine was born on June 8, 1936 in Hutchinson, MN to Ernest and Hazel (Schmidt) Wendorff.  Growing up, she went to a country school in "Hutch" while being raised on a farm with two brothers (Norman and Lyle) and one sister (Sharon).  She met her husband, Albert, while attending school in Hutchinson.  After graduating from Hutchinson High School in 1954, Lorraine worked for the dry milk plant in Hutchinson.

On July 27, 1957, Lorraine was united in marriage to Albert Jorgensen.  They were married nearly 64 years.  Lorraine worked for the State of Minnesota in their Tax Department, Holiday Village North in Fridley MN for many years, Main Street (aka Kohl's Department Store) and later worked at Commers printing in Fridley.  Albert and Lorraine were long-time members of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fridley, St. John's Lutheran Church in Annandale, and Mount Olive Church in Lake Havasu, Arizona.

Lorraine enjoyed reading books; in particular, Danielle Steele novels.  She also enjoyed gardening, bird watching and shopping with her daughter, Lisa.  Lorraine was an excellent cook who enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends, and truly enjoyed baking treats for her family.  Lorraine and Albert enjoyed many summers at their cabin on Lake Shamineau in Motley, MN with their family and grandchildren and later at their lake home on Lake Francis in South Haven, MN.  Lorraine was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister, neighbor and friend.  She loved spending time with family above all things.

Albert and Lorraine went on many adventures together during their marriage, living in New York, California, Minnesota and Arizona.  Lorraine always wanted to return home to Minnesota; they last resided together in Ramsey, Minnesota.

In addition to her parents, Lorraine was preceded in death by her son, Richard; and brother, Norman Wendroff.  She is survived by her husband, Albert; children, Larry Jorgensen (Pamela) and Lisa Fondie; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Susan Jorgensen; brother, Lyle Wendorff (Cheryl); sister, Sharon Rolander; sister-in-law, Donna Wendorff; along with several nieces, nephews and extended family.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay Street NW, Andover.  Visitation one hour prior to the service (10:00 - 11:00 a.m.)  Private Interment will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Per CDC guidelines, social distancing and the use of masks are required.

Arrangements entrusted to Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home of Andover (763)767-7373