Torgersen, Jr., Reverend Mathias Severin
Reverend Mathias Severin Torgersen, Jr., 77 , died 03/14/07 in Hackettstown Regional Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ. Reverend Mathias lived in Allamuchy Township (Panther Valley), NJ for 13 1/2 years coming from Morristown, NJ and was born in Cranford, NJ on 06/30/29.
Husband/Wife of: Jean (Thomas) Torgersen
Son/Daughter of: late Mathias Severin and Petra Knudine (Nelson) Torgersen, Sr.
Survived By: Wife-Jean at home
1 son and daughter in law-Mathias S. and Kathleen Torgersen, III, Chester, NJ
1 daughter and son in law-Pamela (Torgersen) and Richard Kelley, Colchester, Conn.
6 grandchildren-Nicole, Melinda and Jeffrey Kelley; Molly, Erin and Anna Torgersen
predeceased by a brother and 2 sisters-late Ted, Helen and Pearl
Occupation: Rev. Torgersen was the Minister of Visitation of the Trinity United Methodist Church of Hackettstown, NJ for 13 1/2 years. Previously he was the Pastor of the Cokesbury Oldwick United Methodist Church (1954-1958); Pastor of the New Providence United Methodist Church (1958-1973); Pastor of the Westwood United Methodist Church (1973-1987); served as Superintendent of the Western District of the Greater NJ Conference of the United Methodist Church (1987-1993)
Veteran Info: He served in the National Guard
Additional Information: Rev. Torgersen received his Bachelors Degree from Duke University and his Master of Divinity from Drew University. He was an Eagle Scout of Troop # 75, Cranford, NJ and was a die hard Mets fan since 1962
Visitation: Private
Services: Memorial Service on Sunday, March 18, 2007, 3:30 PM- Trinity United Methodist Church, 213 Main Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840
In Lieu of Flowers: Memorials to Trinity United Methodist Church, 213 Main Street, Hackettstown, NJ or the Centenary Fund and Preachers Aid Society of Greater New Jersey Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Interment: Private