Jensen, Richard Eugene (1935 - 2022)

JENSEN, REHDER, HANSEN

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 10/4/2022 at 16:15:23

Name of deceased: Richard Eugene Jensen

Aged: 87 yrs, 5 mo, 18 days

Residence: Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Born: March 26, 1935; rural Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Died: Sep. 13, 2022; Salem Lutheran Home, Elk Horn, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Graveside: Thursday, Sep. 15, 2022, Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA

Survived by: Wife of 66 years, Arlene Jensen of Harlan, IA; brother, Roger (spouse, Susan) Jensen of Loveland, CO; brother-in-law, Dick Hansen of Harlan, IA; nephews, Allen Jensen, Aaron Jensen, and Andrew Jensen; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Willard and Edna Louise (nee Rehder) Jensen

Education: Attended Lincoln #8 country school in Shelby County; graduated from Harlan (IA) High School, Class of 1952

Religious affiliation: no information provided

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: Arlene Delores Hansen; Sep. 4, 1956; Immanuel Lutheran Church, Harlan, IA

Employment: After his marriage, Richard began working for Dr. Judd Thomson, DVM, in Harlan, IA. In 1973, Richard and Arlene moved to a farm southeast of Harlan where he began farming. In addition to farming, he did paint and carpentry jobs, and sold and installed Pella windows. He retired in 2005.

Hobbies/Interests: Former member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Harlan; enjoyed traveling the Midwest; played the organ by ear, often attending area music events and programs

Sources: kjan.com; burmeisterjohannsen.com