Otto Jorgensen
Otto Jorgensen, 96, a well-known longtime resident of Anna Maria Island, died Feb. 12.
Mr. Jorgensen and his wife Judy lived in the oldest house on Anna Maria Island, which he purchased more than 40 years ago.
They sold it four years ago to Jon Cooper, head coach of the Tampa Bay Lighting hockey team, and moved to Freedom Village.
While on the island, he worked at the hardware and lumber store. He also reupholstered furniture and operated a shop.
He had a strong Danish accent and a charming personality. Although 22 years older than his wife, she preceded him in death by one year. They had no children together and enjoyed 35 wonderful years of matrimony.