Jensvold, George (1939-2010)
JENSVOLD, NESHEIM, ORTHEL, BOSMA, GIESKING, SHERBURNE, ALLEN, THORNBER, CHRISTENSEN
Posted By: Paul Nagy, volunteer (email)
Date: 3/23/2010 at 00:57:56
George Jensvold
(June 6, 1939 - March 17, 2010)George Jensvold, age 70, of Onamia, MN, formerly of Buffalo Center, IA, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, MN.
George Albert Jensvold was born June 6,1939, in Buffalo Center to Sidney and Ethel (Nesheim) Jensvold. He graduated from Buffalo Center High School in 1957 and went on to attend Luther College in Decorah and Waldorf College in Forest City. George’s college career was cut short due to the sudden passing of his father. In 1987 George graduated from Brainerd Community College. ~ He would always laugh and say “It only took 30 years…. That’s worse than the 8 years in 2nd grade!!”
In 1959 George married Joy Orthel and they had 4 children; Susan (Steve Bosma) of Buffalo Center, Anthony (Fran) of Brainerd, MN, Todd also of Brainerd, MN, and Mary (Rande Giesking) of Lakota, IA . In 1979 George married Donna Sherburne and added 5 step children to the fold; Tom Allen (Lisa), Jeanette Allen, Bruce Allen (Amanda), Charlie Sherburne (Rachel) and Marc Sherburne. Although all 9 of the “Brady Bunch” rarely were together at the same time, George always enjoyed getting as many together as possible.
He, along with his brothers, owned and operated Jensvold’s Incorporated. He spoke often of the wonderful friends he made during this time. George was highly respected in the world of Implement sales. In 1983 George left Jensvold’s Incorporated to embark in a new adventure on Lake Mille Lac, Mn. He and Donna purchased the “Rainbow Inn” resort. Due to sagging economic times George left the resort business. He tried his hand at a variety of jobs and eventually found his calling at Nexus Academy working with troubled teen boys. George retired in 2001 from Nexus Academy where he was a night counselor. George and Donna truly enjoyed the beauty of the Mille Lac Lakes area and this was his home until his passing. George always enjoyed his trips back to Buffalo Center and made it a priority to visit as many dear friends as possible.
George and his family were very proud when he celebrated 30 years of sobriety in June 2008. He enjoyed photography, traveling, gardening, sports (Go Vikings!!) and family events ~ especially the annual Jensvold klub get together! George was so disappointed he was missing klub this year we actually smuggled some into the hospital. He worked his persuasive magic on his nurse….and enjoyed every single bite!! He never missed a chance to cheer for his kids and grandkids. He had the reputation for telling stories and jokes and enjoyed the laughter they brought.
George died peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years Donna; his four children and five step-children; 25 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brother Bill (Nancy) of Buffalo Center, brother Marc (Pat) of Houston, TX; and his sister-in-law Deb Jensvold of Buffalo Center. Also left to honor his memory are his extended family: brother-in-law Eldon (Geneva) Thornber and sisters-in-law Sue Christensen and Sandra Thornber all of Colman, SD, and brother-in-law Clayton(Marlene)Thornber of Chilton, WI, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and very dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson Marshall; and brothers Bryant and Dick.
His memorial ceremony will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday, March 23, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center with Pastor Perry Aalgaard. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery in Buffalo Center.
Visitation is Monday, March 22, from 5 to 7 PM at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center and 1 hour before the service on Tuesday at the church.
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