Duane Jorgensen

Duane Jorgensen, 81, of Elk Rapids, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Munson Medical Center. Duane was born on May 6, 1941 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Barbara (Fox) and Myron Jorgensen. He married the love of his life, Maryanne Nackerman on September 21, 1973 in Charlevoix.

Duane and Maryanne owned and operated Jorgensen Builders. He built countless homes over the years, never really retiring. Working with wood, he also built boats, furniture and many walking sticks. People always said, "given the time, Duane could build anything."

Duane was a pilot and loved to fly and owned his own airplanes. He was also a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and Experimental Aircraft Association. He flew over 100 Young Eagles, a program where he took kids to experience their first flights. He was a member of the NRA and enjoyed hunting and collecting guns. Spending time with his family and walking along the beach with his dog Jake looking for Petoskey stones was a great joy to him.

Duane is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Maryanne, three sons and a daughter; Danny (Paula) Jorgensen, Jimmy Jorgensen, Kenda (Brian) Standfest and Jordan (Geri) Lewis, as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A memorial service honoring Duane will take place at 11:00 a.m., with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m., on Monday August 22, 2022 at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 305 Sixth St., Traverse City, Michigan 49684. Pastor Tim Manzer will officiate.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial donation to the National Rifle Association, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030.

Please feel free to share your thoughts and memories with Duane's family at his tribute page at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com .

The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.