The Senate resolution honors the memory of David J. Jergenson, who was born on January 1, 1918, in Donnelly, Minnesota. He was the seventh of eleven children and worked on the family farm until he was drafted into the United States Army in 1942, serving honorably during World War II in Algeria and Italy. After his discharge in 1945, he returned to Donnelly, married Julette Gilbertson in 1946, and later purchased a farm where they raised mink. David continued to work on the mink ranch even after his retirement in 1982 and was recognized as "Fur Rancher of the Year" in 2012.

In addition to his farming contributions, David and Julette spent their winters in Mesa, Arizona, enjoying time with family and friends. He was an active member of the VFW in Alexandria, where he cherished the camaraderie of fellow veterans. David Jergenson passed away peacefully at the age of 107 on March 14, 2025. The resolution acknowledges his military service, community contributions, and extends condolences to his family and friends, directing the Secretary of the Senate to prepare an authenticated copy of the resolution for his family.