Fern Jorgensen, age 86, of Winner, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at the Sanford Hospice Foundation Cottage in Sioux Falls. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Winner. Burial to follow at the Winner Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00-7:00PM Friday, March 18, 2016 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Winner with a Rosary starting at 7:00PM.

Fern was born on August 6, 1929 in Hastings, Nebraska. She was one of two children born to Alfred and Amanda (Einspahr) Rieck. Fern was united in marriage with Donald M. Jorgensen until his death on July 3, 2003.

Fern's greatest love was her spouse, friend and lover, Don M. Jorgensen. They truly loved each other every day of their marriage. Fern also dearly loved family and friends. Fern was a talented artist, primarily with ceramics and quilting. For many years Fern operated a ceramic shop where she taught others the art of ceramics. She loved the art of quilting and was proud to show off her many treasures. She and Don were a team when it came to furniture making. Don would construct the furniture and Fern would generally provide the finish to each piece. Many of Don and Fern's furniture pieces can be found in homes throughout the Winner area.

Fern also loved gardening, having the most beautiful garden at their farm in Ideal, SD prior to moving to Winner.

Fern is survived by her children, one daughter Terri Shaheen of Redding, CA; five sons Mike(Donna) Shaheen of Austin, TX; Dan (Rita) Shaheen of Grand Rapids, MI; Dick (Stephanie) Shaheen of Winner, Bob (Debbie) Jorgensen of Cheyenne, WY; and Paul (Wendy) Jorgensen of Reno, NV; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one sister Lorene Scott of Ventura, CA; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Fern was preceded in death by her husband Don; parents Alfred and Amanda Rieck; two grandchildren Mitchell Shaheen and Shane Becker.