JENSEN, Arne Bendix 1920-2004

JENSEN, PEDERSEN, MYREN, ILES, DANIELS

Posted By: S. Bell
Date: 12/4/2011 at 17:26:37

[Waterloo Courier, Sunday, February 22, 2004]

CEDAR FALLS - Arne Bendix Jensen, 83, passed away Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Cedar Falls, Iowa, with Pastor Mark Hagen officiating.

Arne was born on Sept. 28, 1920, in Alslev, Denmark, the son of Laurids and Dorthea Jensen. On Aug. 28, 1948, he married Johanna Irene Pedersen in Denmark.

Shortly after their marriage, Arne and Irene embarked on their great adventure to America, arriving in Cedar Falls in early October 1948. In Cedar Falls Arne and Irene raised their family of three daughters and two sons. He worked as a carpenter for various construction companies. He also worked as an inspector for the University of Northern Iowa and worked on the UNI-Dome, power plant, and fine arts building projects. Arne enjoyed his family, farm, and building houses and furniture.

Arne is survived by his wife of 55 years, Irene, of Cedar Falls; daughter, Ilse Myren and husband Ben of Colville, Wash.; son, Eric of Cedar Falls, Iowa; daughter, Irma Iles and husband Derric of Vermillion, S.D.; son, Al and wife Michelle of Missoula, Mont.; daughter, Ilka Daniels and husband Randy of Ankeny, Iowa. He is also survived by one brother and one sister of Denmark, and 11 grandchildren. Arne was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.

Arne will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

In memory of Arne, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice.