Jenine Jordahl

Jenine Jordahl, age 88, of Decorah, IA, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at St. Mary's in Rochester, MN with family by her side.

Jenine Peterson Jordahl, born in Graceville, MN, graduated from Ortonville, MN High School and Concordia College, Moorhead, MN. She worked as Director of Parish Education at Our Saviors Lutheran church, Montevideo, Director of Parish Education and Youth at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran, Edina and Director of Student Activities at Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN.

On June 12, 1965, she married Paul N. Jordahl. Six weeks later they began their work in Papua New Guinea. Paul was called by The American Lutheran Church to serve as Headmaster and Chaplain of Bumayong High School, and Jenine taught full time. After returning to the U.S, they lived in Janesville, WI for one year before Paul accepted a call to Westby Coon Prairie and Vang Lutheran churches in Westby, WI.

Jenine was elected to roles of leadership in American Lutheran Church Women, Women of the ELCA and as first Vice President of the La Crosse Area Synod. She was employed by Bethel Home and Services as Director of Social Services, a position from which she retired in 2002. Paul and Jenine were blessed with two children, Erik, and Kari, and six grandchildren.

Jenine enjoyed her part-time retirement job as Parish Visitor and Volunteer Coordinator at First Lutheran Church, Decorah, IA.

She was energized by people, music, travel and especially her beloved grandchildren. She treasured her life and partnership with Paul. Many friends from around the world blessed her life. She counted it a privilege to learn and grow throughout her life.

Jenine is survived by her son, Erik (Ann) and her daughter Kari (Jon) Tollefson; her grandchildren, Leah, Maren, Jonah Tollefson, Tugg, Solveig Marles, Lily Slanga; brother and sister-in-law; as well as many loving extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Jordahl on May 17, 2010; her parents: Julian and Esther (Eriksen) Peterson; several aunts and uncles; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; and nephews and a niece.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Lutheran Church in Decorah, IA or Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church in Westby, WI.

A Celebration of Jenine’s Life will be at First Lutheran Church in Decorah, IA on Monday, June 10, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service at the church. A Graveside Service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Country Coon Prairie Cemetery in Westby, WI. Online Condolences may be expressed at www.vossfh.com.

Vosseteig Funeral Home & Crematory is serving Jenine's family with local arrangements.

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