JENSEN, Richard H. 1947-2020

JENSEN, GRUVER, MRZLAK

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 6/1/2020 at 16:30:10

Richard H. Jensen

November 30, 1947 - May 23, 2020

Obituary--

Richard “Dick” H. Jensen, 72, of Waterloo, died Saturday, May 23, at UnityPoint Allen Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa.

He was born November 30, 1947, in Waterloo, the son of Harold and Mary Gruver Jensen. Dick married Catherine “Kitty” Mrzlak on April 25, 1970 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Waterloo.

He was employed with John Deere for 32 years, retiring in 2009. Dick was a member of the local AMVETS, Sons of AMVETS and the Eagles.

Survivors include: his wife Kitty of Waterloo; a daughter, Heather (Dustin) Rindels of Waterloo; four grandchildren, Lauren, Brayden, Whitney, and Josie all of Waterloo; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Tom (Paula) Jensen of Ocean Pines, Md., Jim (Cathy) Jensen of Waterloo, Jeff (Shannon) Jensen of Evansdale; many nieces and nephews; other members of the Mrzlak family and grand dog, Buddy.

Preceded by: his parents, sister-in –law, Deanna Jensen, a nephew, Tommy Jensen and a niece, Cari Tyler.

Services: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic a private family visitation will take place at Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service on West Ridgeway and a private family graveside service will take place at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Memorials can be directed to the family.

“Dick was a man of high spirits; he always had a joke that would make you smile. His friends knew where to find him for he often was at the Park Road Inn. He would do anything and everything for someone he loved and shared a special bond with his oldest granddaughter Lauren. Dick had a passion for his corvette, jeep and sports. He enjoyed cheering for the Hawkeyes, Steelers and watching college and high school wrestling. He will be greatly missed.”

SOURCE: Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service