Jordan Oppegard

Jordan Louis Oppegard,“Jigewa’am” age 24 of Mahnomen, MN, died unexpectedly January 6, 2013. Jordan was born January 4, 1989 in Detroit Lakes, MN, to Simona Oppegard and Kenneth Gordon. He grew up and attended school in Mahnomen. After high school, Jordan kept busy working and was always on the go, also attending Army basic training. He had been employed by the Shooting Star Casino and during the beet harvest campaign, he worked at the piler. Jordon also worked some construction, roofing and laying brick. Jordan was a friendly and outgoing individual with a fun-loving personality that made everyone love to be around him. He could always bring a person up and always had a way to make you smile. His free time was spent hanging out with his friends and family. Even though, Jordan’s time seems all to short, he made a huge difference in the lives of many. He will be missed by all who were lucky enough to have known him and call him a friend, especially Andrea, who held a special place in Jordan’s heart. He enjoyed pow-wows and playing cards, especially poker and cribbage. Jordan also liked to play football and basketball. Jordan is survived by a son, Jordan L. Oppegard Jr., a daughter, Janessa R. Oppegard, the mother of his children, Andrea Wilkens Neeland; his mother, Simona (Donovan) Kier, Mahnomen; grandparents, Gwen Sargent, and Stella and Steve Leslie both of Mahnomen; brothers: Keaton Oppegard, Mahnomen, Donovan Kier, Michael Bower, Andy Lundon, Kenly Gordon, Noah Gordon and Holden Gordon all of Bagley, MN; sisters: Vanessa Keezer, Bemidji, MN, Dionicca Kier, Mahnomen, Racheal Kier, Krystal Kier, Tresa Kier all of Minneapolis, MN, and Kapri Thompson, Bagley; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandpas, Clifford Sargent and Dan Goodwin. Funeral Services were held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Sports Complex in Naytahwaush, MN. Visitation was held Wednesday, January 9, at 4pm at the Sports Complex and continued until the time of the funeral service on Thursday morning. Burial was held at the Traditional Burial Grounds in Naytahwaush.

Jordan Oppegard

January 4, 1989 - January 6, 2013