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Kenneth Eric “Ken” Jensen

Birth	:	5 Dec 1933 Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	14 Jan 2014 Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Lutheran Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2987130, -91.7774110
Description	:	Kenneth E. Jensen, 80, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Born Dec. 5, 1933, in Decorah, Kenneth Eric Jensen was the son of Eric and Phyllis (Meyer) Jensen. He grew up in Decorah and was a member of the Decorah Kilties. He received his education at Decorah High School graduating in 1952. Ken was drafted into the United States Army and served his country in the Korean War. Once Ken returned, he attended Luther College in Decorah and Iowa State University in Ames. Read More	Kenneth E. Jensen, 80, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Born Dec. 5, 1933, in Decorah, Kenneth Eric Jensen was the son of Eric and Phyllis (Meyer) Jensen. He grew up in Decorah and was a member of the Decorah Kilties. He received his education at Decorah High School graduating in 1952. Ken was drafted into the United States Army and served his country in the Korean War. Once Ken returned, he attended Luther College in Decorah and Iowa State University in Ames. On Aug. 27, 1955, Ken was united in marriage to his wife of 58 years, Elinor Luella Rolfs. The couple made their home in Story City and were blessed with five children: Wendy, Gary, Alan, Kristi and Lori. He had a 35 year career with the Iowa Department of Transportation, spending many long summer days inspecting construction on the interstate highway system. Ken had a passion for fishing, mushroom hunting and solving the newspaper jumble puzzles. Most of all, Ken loved his wife, children and grandchildren who all held a special place in his heart. Ken is survived by his wife, Elinor; children, Gary (Jody) Jensen, Alan (Ann) Jensen, Kristi (Tim) Grotheer, and Lori (Tim) Spink; grandchildren, Sarah and Katie Jensen, Matthew and Karl Grotheer, Jared, Ryan and Ashley Spink and Jeremy Zimmerman; brother, Darrel (Mary) Jensen; sister-in-law, Pat Jensen; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, beloved daughter Wendy and brother, Harold Jensen. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20, at Steven’s Memorial Chapel in Ames. Funeral services will be at St. Petri Lutheran Church in Story City at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21, with a visitation, prior to the service, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Obituary & photo published by Ames Tribune Posted January 18, 2014 - 11:52pm

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Kenneth Eric “Ken” Jensen's memorial is located at: Lutheran Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA.
When did Kenneth Eric “Ken” Jensen death?
Kenneth Eric “Ken” Jensen death on 14 Jan 2014 in Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.2987130
Longitude: -91.7774110

Family Members:

Parent

Eric Jensen

(1910 - 1996)

Phyllis C. Meyer Jensen

(1914 - 1998)

Spouse

Elinor Luella Rolfs Jensen

(1936 - 2016)

Children

Wendy Ellen Jensen

(1956 - 2011)

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