Dec. 7, 2023
Carrol Wendell "Pete" Jordet, 95, of Sacred Heart died Dec. 7 at RenVilla Healthcare Center in Renville. Services will be held at a later date.
He was born March 5, 1928, in Sacred Heart to Theodore and Alma (Myhre) Jordet. He grew up and attended school in Sacred Heart. At age 17, Pete enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served in the Philippines during World War II. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Sacred Heart. On Aug. 16, 1951, he was united in marriage to Viola Olson in Belview. To this union were born children Christine, Richard and Caroline. The family lived in Belview, Sacred Heart, Lester Prairie and Hutchinson. Pete worked as a heavy equipment operator for Juul Contracting for 40 years. After retirement, the couple lived in Sacred Heart.
Pete loved camping and woodworking. He and Vi enjoyed attending craft shows. They also served as a host for the Lac qui Parle State Park. He was very generous and enjoyed helping folks, especially friends and family. Pete was fond of time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and Carrie’s farm animals. Pete belonged to the U.S. American Legion in Sacred Heart and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Sacred Heart.
He is survived by his wife, Viola “Vi” of Sacred Heart, son, Richard (Nancy) Jordet of Estherville, Iowa; daughter, Caroline “Carrie” Jordet Freiborg (and Randy) of Renville, seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Christine Dahlberg; and brother, Richard Jordet (age four).
Arrangements are with Sunset Funeral & Cremation Association in Echo.
