Ernest "Butch" Charles Jurgens

Ernest "Butch” Charles Jurgens, age 85, of Belleview, Florida passed away on December 18, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 23, 1938 in Plainview, New York a son to the late Ernest Charles and Agnes (Liebold) Jurgens.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife Barbara. 

 

Butch was well known throughout the community. He could always be found riding along in his golf cart or eating breakfast at Mary’s. He loved everything outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He was a watermelon and peanut farmer for many years, and enjoyed spending countless hours mowing or tending to his garden. His greatest love was for his family. 

 

He leaves behind to cherish his memories a daughter Hope Wilcox (Rick) and two sons Darren Jurgens (Koreen) and Guy Jurgens (Jodi), Sister in law Lois Johnson (Earl), Niece Denise Margerum, five grandchildren-Samantha, Laina, Leah, Bailie, and Jon William, and great-grandchildren- Ava, Colton, Emma, Lila, Willow, William, Conner, Caleb, and Cooper. A memorial service has been scheduled for Saturday December 30, 2023 at 11:00am at First Baptist Church in Belleview.  Countryside Funeral Home has been entrusted with the cremation arrangements.