Ralph I. Jurgensen, of Skaneateles, passed away surrounded by his family on May 13, 2022, at the age of 91. Ralph was born April 16, 1931, to the late Frederick and Eva Jurgensen. Ralph was a Korean War veteran, and he earned his bachelor’s degree at ESF Forestry at Syracuse University. He was an engineer at General Electric and a holder of multiple patents. He also owned The Auburn Plaza Laundry Center. Ralph could literally fix anything and had every tool to do it!
Ralph lived and loved Skaneateles for over 60 years. He was a Rotary past president, a deacon at the Skaneateles First Presbyterian Church and member of the Skaneateles Ski Club, and the American Legion. Ralph was known by his friends for his friendliness and extreme thirst for knowledge. He was a bow hunter, as well as a hunter of woodchucks and pheasants. He loved to read and subscribed to every magazine and newspaper published. He was an avid bicyclist and made numerous trips riding throughout New England on his beloved Schwinn in the late 1940s. Ralph enjoyed traveling the world with his “Honeypot,” but more importantly loved spending time with his family.
He is predeceased by his loving wife of 60 years Janet (Dickson) Jurgensen and leaves behind a daughter Karin (Richard) Morabito of Rochester N.Y., a son Kurt (Marianne) Jurgensen of Franklin, TN, and grandchildren: Nicole (Joe) Vu, Colby Morabito, Jayna (Brian) Bell and Gunnar Jurgensen, as well as his brother Martin (Mary) Jurgensen of Chassell Michigan. Ralph will be greatly missed and never forgotten by all who loved him. Bring on the brown mustard, balsamic vinegar and fresh ground pepper!
A graveside service for both Ralph and his angel Janet will be held July 6, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Lake View Cemetery, Skaneateles followed by a celebration of their lives at The Skaneateles Legion at 1 p.m. All are welcome to come!
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Ralph’s memory to the American Legion, 3808 Jordan Rd Skaneateles, NY 13152.
To send condolences, visit robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.
