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Obituary: Lake Region Press February 20, 1987 Robert Jensen Robert L. Jensen was born in Alexandria, Minnesota, on Nov. 12, 1954, the son of Lester and Fyrn (Mitchell) Jensen. He attended schools in Nelson and Alexandria, and furthered his education at the University of Minnesota, Waseca, and Hennepin County Vocational Technical School. He enjoyed raising horses and was very active in horsemanship instruction around the area. Robert also enjoyed fishing. On October 3, 1982 Robert was united in marriage to Margaret Ann Rusche in Eagle River, Wisconsin. The couple owned and operated Goodies Catering Service in Mankato, MN. Robert died in Minneapolis on February 14, 1987 at the age of 32 years. He is survived by wife: Ann Jensen of Lake Crystal, son Ryan Jensen of Lake Crystal; mother: Fyrn Jensen of Nelson; Grandmother Mae Nelson of Villard; brothers: Paul Jensen of Chaska and Richard Jensen of Minneapolis; godparents: Freda and Ed Nicolaus of Alexandria. Robert was preceded in death by his father Lester in 1975. Funeral services were Wednesday, February 18, 1987, 11 a.m. at Our Saviour'sLutheran Church, Nelson, Minnesota, with Reverend Elmer Anholt officiating. Interment was in the Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Minnesota. Pallbearers were Mike Hager, Fred Blume, Lyle Kokenstein, Bill Jensen, Joe Jensen, and Jim Jensen. Organist was Bev Stoeck. Arrangements were with the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. |