James Craig Jorgenson, 74, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Owatonna Hospital. He was born September 11, 1942 in Albert Lea the son of Melroy and Ruth (Amundson) Jorgenson. Jim graduated from Albert Lea High School with the class of 1961. He entered into service with the U.S. Navy in 1961 until he was honorably discharged in 1965. Soon after, he married Kathy Hultman on February 3, 1968 in Albert Lea. Together they started a family and eventually settled in Minnesota, calling Owatonna their home. Jim worked for many years as a computer programmer at Josten's in Princeton, Illinois and Owatonna. He then moved onto work for Amhoist, JC Office Products, Polk Directory, and Sugar Loaf. Jim loved to golf and was a big fan of Minnesota sports teams including the Vikings, the Twins, the Minnesota Wild, and the Timberwolves. He also loved to spend his time reading, outdoors camping, fishing, and with his grandchildren. Jim was a proud member of the VFW. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Jorgenson of Owatonna; sons, Jim (Bobbi) Jorgenson of Rochester and Chad Jorgenson of Owatonna; grandchildren, Samantha and Alyssa Jorgenson; brother, Dave (Luanne) Jorgenson of Rochester; sister, Karen (Bob) Lindesmith of Robbinsdale; brothers and sisters in law and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home on Monday, April 17, 2017 from 4-7pm and at Trinity Lutheran Church on Tuesday from 1-2pm. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 2 pm, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Todd Buegler officiating. Interment will be in the Owatonna Memorial Gardens in Owatonna. Visitation: 04/17/2017 16:00 04/17/2017 19:00 Service: 04/18/2017 14:00