Marc Allan Jorgensen, 44, passed away October 3, 2016, while fly-fishing on the Missouri River. He was born in Killeen, TX on September 14, 1972, and grew up in Muscatine, IA and graduated from Muscatine High School in 1991. He then moved to Iowa City to attend the University of IA.
In 1996, Marc moved to Seattle, WA where he studied Culinary Arts at The Art Institute of Seattle. It was there that he met the love of his life, Erinn Lowry. They were married in 2003 and moved to Helena, MT in 2004. Marc and Erinn opened Coffee Grounds in MT City then Marc became the Executive Chef at the Montana Club in Helena. In 2015, he became the General Manager/Executive Chef at the Legal Tender in Clancy. Marc also taught many culinary courses at the Panhandler and the MT Club.
Marc and Erinn have two children, Emma Rae (12) and Wilson Kenneth Allan (8). Marc’s passions in life were his wife and children, culinary arts (food), fly-fishing with his buddies Kent Coe and Mike Churchill, Tying Flies and the Iowa Hawkeyes. He will be forever missed by his wife Erinn, their children Emma and Wilson, father Rick Jorgensen (Carey), mother Pam Panther-Pickering (Grant), sister Jessica Myra (Greg), father-in-law Dwain Lowry, sister-in-law Michelle Gorman (Rodney), brother-in-law Jon Lowry (Tana), many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many special friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mary and Ken Jorgensen and Gene and Wilma Panther and his mother-in-law Mickey Lowry.
A family receiving friends is set for 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. A Funeral Mass for Marc is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 10, 2016 at St. Mary’s Catholic Community Church, 1700 Missoula Ave. with a reception to follow the Mass at the church. Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Marc.
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
5:00 p.m.
Sunday October 9, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
Monday October 10, 2016
St. Mary's Catholic Community Church
1700 Missoula Ave.
Helena, Montana 59601
Reception
After the Mass
Monday October 10, 2016
St, Mary's Catholic Community Church
1700 Missoula Ave.
Helena, Montana 59601
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
5:00 p.m.
Sunday October 9, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
Monday October 10, 2016
St. Mary's Catholic Community Church
1700 Missoula Ave.
Helena, Montana 59601
Reception
After the Mass
Monday October 10, 2016
St, Mary's Catholic Community Church
1700 Missoula Ave.
Helena, Montana 59601
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Christy Heun says
I’m so sad and shocked to hear this news. My thoughts are with your family.
Tammy Miller says
Your family is in my thoughts and will continue to be. I am so sorry for your loss.
Bonnie Hoffman says
My heartfelt prayers and condolences to you and your family on the sudden loss of your husband. We are all truly feeling your pain. May you find comfort and strength through this difficult time.
Larry Urban says
Marc and I became friends over his passion for fly-fishing and cooking. No words can describe the sadness and shock when I heard the news of his passing. My heartfelt prayers and deepest sympathies to you and your family on the sudden loss of your husband and father, and friend to all!! May the good Lord provide you with his comfort and give you strength during this most difficult of times
Richard Miltenberger says
We will all miss Marc so much–he was an amazing example of love and good humor. He had such passion for life, for people, and for great cooking. He was the heart and soul of the Legal Tender, and we will work hard to continue his culinary legacy. God’s blessings to Erinn and family.
Jamie Olsen says
Emma and I are so sorry. Our hearts and prayers go out to Emma J, Wilson, and Erin. He was an amazing father and we will miss him. We were blessed to be part of your family’s birthday celebrations and sleepovers and Marc was creative, fun, and just so easy to be around. Emma’s heart goes out to her Kindred spirit Emma J. We love you guys and are here for you.
Amanda says
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOU ERIN . AND YOUR 2 BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN EMMA AND WILL . I BELIEVE U ARE A STRONG WOMAN AND GOD WILL SEE U THROUGH THIS TOUGH TRIAL. I HAVE WORKED WITH U 10 YEARS, AND I KNOW U HAVE HAD LOTS OF HEARTACHES. I PRAY FOR YOU STRENGTH COMFORT HEALING AND COURAGE. YOU HAVE ENCOURAGED ME WITHOUT YOU KNOWING. LIFE CAN BE TOUGH SOMETIMES, I KNOW. I PRAY FOR ALL YOUR FAMILY AND HIS FOR GOD’S STRENGTH FOR ALL OF U. REST ASSURED. LOVE U !
Jimmy Nau says
Erwin, Pam Rick and all family, I am so sadden with this news. I am at a loss for what to say to be honest. I will remember Marc forever and honor the time we had spent together growing up the good life. in the outdoors. My dad referred to us as the 4 pak. His memory will be ever present daily. Again very saddened and very sorry for your loss of a great man. :-(999
John Mehl says
My deepest condolences.
I had the great pleasure to work with Marc at the Sorrento. He was such a good person, and lived life to its fullest. I am very saddened to hear of his passing.
Debbie Gibson says
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss of Marc. Such a heartbreaking tragedy. Know you and your family are in our prayers during this difficult time.
Don, Deb, Summer, and Sydney
Aunt Carol & Uncle Ron says
Pam (and all your family)–We are so sorry for your loss of Marc. All the things I have read about him tell me that he is a great, neat guy. I wish there were something I could do to help, but I can only send our love and thoughts.
John Fletcher says
To all of Marc’s family:
My condolences on your loss. Marc was a great guy whom I always found to be honest, real, and down-to-earth. He will be missed.
Debbie Dore says
My fondest memory of Marc is the day he prepared Jimmy and Dawn’s rehearsal dinner at the Knights of Columbus in Muscatine Iowa. He gave me a grocery list that included at least four pounds of butter and a gallon of half & half. His culinary skills really shined that day. Marc was such a great person. My condolences to his wife and children and to his parents, Pam and Rick.