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Donald Vernon Jensen of Kenosha passed away peacefully in his home on April 14, 2024. He was born on January 4, 1927, to the late Chester E. Jensen and Hazel (St. Louis) Jensen. He was second of five children born to the couple, and grew up to love hunting, fishing and family fun with his wife and children, and his brothers, sister, nieces and nephews.
Donald married Joyce Dolan in 1951 while he served in the Army during the Korean War. Together they had three children, Gary (deceased in infancy), Gayle and Greg, and enjoyed 73 years of marriage. Don spent countless hours go-karting with Greg, serving as Greg’s pit crew. Uncle Donnie instigated weekend adventures for the Jensen and Becker cousins which built a strong bond between them as lasting and treasured family. When they became empty nesters, Don and Joyce had their own fun as a couple, including riding in their yellow Corvette and tooling around on their mopeds.
Donald and Joyce were members of Kenosha Bible Church for more than 70 years. Donald taught Sunday School, helped with Awana and assisted in maintenance projects for the church building. He read his well-thumbed Bible every morning.
Donald remembered every person he had ever met. He passed away with a full heart and a life well-lived, surrounded by his loved ones.
He is survived by his wife Joyce, daughter Gayle (Les) of San Diego, CA, son Greg (Carol) of Owasso, OK, granddaughter Amanda of Kenduskeag, ME and grandson Cody of Owasso.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Michelle Gauthier and Staff, Hospice Alliance, Kenosha Bible Church, and neighbors and friends Luis and Victoria Rodriguez and Reggie and Tammy Clyne. Donations may be made to Kenosha Bible Church or the charity of your choice.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday April 18th, 2024, at 11:00AM at Kenosha Bible Church. (5405-67th Street) Visitation with the family will be on Thursday at the church from 10:00AM until the time of service. Full Military Honors will take place following the service. The burial will be at Sunset Ridge Memorial park.
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Ted becker says:
Don was always a joy to be around.
Deb Young Becker says:
Uncle Donnie was the best! I had so many fun times at the races and watching the airplanes land at Billy Mitchell Field with him, Aunt Joyce and cousins Gayle and Greg. We shared many great memories together and in my heart I will always love him. Thanks for such great times Uncle Donnie!
Victoria Rodriguez says:
Mr. Don
I will cherish all those times that we sat down and heard all your family and younger days stories, we had a great time listening to them as well as learning of how Kenosha was years ago all this while eating Cherry Pie ! All those great stories!!!
You leave a great void in our hearts, but we will treasure all those great memories forever.
It was an honor knowing and spending time with you.
Til we meet again.
Sandra Becker says:
Don,
Many happy family memories were created by you. I will always remember that I was The Princess being the only girl in a band of brothers. Love to you always.
Sister Sandy
Jon Lyons says:
Condolences
As Chaplain for the American Legion Post 21 and the Sons of The American Legion Squadron 21 in Kenosha Wisconsin, I’d like to say thank you for your service and God bless you, your family, and your friends. You’re all in my prayers. Just remember he was a gift from God and knowing him was even a bigger gift. 🙏🏻🫡
Ken Jensen says:
I will always remember how fun and charismatic Uncle Donnie was.
He lived a great life. He is now reunited with his brothers and parents.
RIP Uncle. Blessed for being part of the legacy of great Jensen men.
Rita Jensen says:
Donald a wonderful man and great Brothet-in-law. We had some great fishing trips family dinners and just get togethers with you and Joyce,you will always be remembered .RIP.with your parents and the rest of your brothers ,your in the Lords hands now ,until we meet again .Love Rita
Tammy Clyne says:
We will miss visiting with Don and having a good laugh. He and Joyce have been truly inspiring to us. Their love and devotion to each other and the neighborhood has been a living testament of their faith and character. Rest in peace, Don.
Adrienne Williams says:
We had the pleasure of spending time with Don and Joyce whenever we visited from Atlanta. Tammy kept us up to date on his many exploits. He was and is an inspiration of a lfe well lived and will be greatly missed.
Adrienne Williams
(Tammy’s sister)