Jorgen Carlsen passed away on August 31st, 2021 in Carmel, CA at the age of 99 surrounded by loving family. He was born in Denmark in 1922 to Ingeborg and Axel Carlsen as the eldest of four children.
After being trained in the textile and clothing trade, Jorgen immigrated to Canada as a young man working various jobs in the interior and Montreal. After going back and forth between Denmark and Canada, he was inspired to move to California in 1955 and eventually settled in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Through his hard work ethic, Danish persistence and the business acumen of his late wife, Marriott Carlsen, Jorgen was successful as a business and manufacturing representative. He brought impeccable manners, sharp wit and dry humor to every situation. During his retirement in Marin County, he hiked every week with the MCPHARTS, Marin County Parks Hiking and Recreational Trails Society.
Jorgen is survived by his siblings, Niels Carlsen and Bodil Willumsen; nieces, Heidi Carlsen, Tanya Carlsen, Charlotte Carlsen, Hanne Gaardstine, Else Willumsen and nephew, Peter Carlsen.
Jorgen will be sorely missed but remembered for his loyalty, generosity and love for family. There will be no service. Please visit www.thepaulmortuary.com to sign Jorgen’s guest book and leave messages for his family.
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