Mark Allan Jorgensen

With the heaviest of hearts, we grieve the very tragic and unexpected passing of our beloved Mark Allan Jorgensen on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Mark died while paddleboarding in Maui. He was 67 years old. While we do not yet know the exact cause of his death, we know he died doing one of the many things he loved in the place he loved to be the most. Mark was born on March 8, 1954 in St. Paul, MN. He was the eldest son of Mark Sr. and Evelyn Jorgensen. Growing up in the family business, Mark joined Impressions Incorporated full time after graduating from Hamline University. He would have celebrated his 50th anniversary with Impressions this summer. Mark was the former CEO and current Chairman of the Board of Impressions, Incorporated, St. Paul, MN. He loved his job, loved his employees and had hoped to remain involved in the business for years to come. Mark had a very serious bicycle accident where he was struck by a car nearly 15 years ago. But his love of life and indomitable spirit never stopped him from living his tireless, active lifestyle. Few could keep up with him! Mark was warmhearted, generous, caring, creative and had a personality larger than life. He was gracious and supportive while being truthful and direct. Mark loved being around people and would easily strike up a conversation with anyone he met. Whether he knew someone, or didn't, Mark made people feel special. He had the ability and the willingness to live life based on character, integrity and humility. Mark was very passionate about his job and the success of Impressions Incorporated. Most of all, his number one priority, he said, was ensuring the well being of all of the employees at Impressions Incorporated. Mark had many hobbies and interests including history, music, travel, vacationing at his home in Maui and spending weekends at his cabin. He enjoyed all sports and kept active bicycling, boating, golfing, snorkeling and paddleboarding. At one time, he had competed for several years in a curling league. Mark followed professional, college and amateur sports of all kinds. He would travel to see the Masters tournament or attend a Northern League amateur baseball game and would do just about everything in between. In his lifetime, he had attended at least one MLB game in every Major League stadium. Mark treasured the good times with his son, Matt. He also loved spending time with his two grandchildren, Selby and Fern, and would take them to swimming lessons, water parks and picnics. But what Mark loved most of all was spending time with his beloved life partner, Marlene. He was always the happiest with her by his side. What Mark has given us are the memories. They were amusing, hilarious, at times outrageous, and sometimes even brought a few tears. What we had was wonderful and, yes, it ended far too soon. There is a vision of ‘down the road’ that we believe and when that time comes to join him, he will be waiting. Here’s to a life well-lived that touched others in beautiful ways, Mark Allan Jorgensen. Mark is preceded in death by his Father, Mark Sr. Survived by the love of his life, Marlene Werner: his son, Matt; his mother, Evelyn; brothers Mike (Ann) and Mitch (Karen); sister Deb (Jeff) Obey; Marlene’s brothers Mel (Chris) and Charlie (Jody) and sisters Shirl (Tom) Daly, Deb (Dan) Traun, Sharon (Chuck Hanna) Werner and Lori (Jake Bakken) Sacchetti; Mark’s beautiful grandchildren Selby and Fern Jorgensen. As well as many Jorgensen, Obey, Werner, Daly, Traun, Hanna and Sacchetti nieces and nephews, and beloved relatives and countless loyal and loving friends. We will all miss Mark’s love, beautiful smile, cheerfulness, and he will forever remain in our memories. Please join us for a Celebration of Mark on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Midland Hills Country Club, Roseville, MN from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, Memorials are preferred to a charity of your choice or one of Mark’s favorite charities such as Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul, Shriners Hospital for Children, Catholic Charities of St. Paul & Mpls, Wishes & More, St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Wounded Warrior Project.