Johnsen, James ("Jumper") Franklin (1950 - 2025)

JOHNSEN, OAMEK, KARPPINEN, WINTHER, THOMPSON, DICKINSON, MORTENSEN, TATE

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 9/5/2025 at 16:56:26

Name of deceased: James ("Jumper") Franklin Johnsen

Aged: 74 yrs, 10 mo, 26 days

Residence: Logan, Harrison County, IA

Born: Sep. 10, 1950; Logan, Harrison County, IA

Died: Aug. 5, 2025; Logan, Harrison County, IA

Funeral services: Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025; Logan Christian Church, Logan, IA; burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery, Logan, IA

Survived by: Wife of 40 years, Christie of Logan, IA; son, Matt Johnsen (significant other, Amy Karppinen); daughter, Jessica (spouse, Tanner) Winther, all of Logan, IA; grandchildren, Brodie and Broc Johnsen, and Tate Winther; siblings, Jerry Johnsen (spouse, Mary) of Logan, Joann Thompson of Portsmouth, IA, Jenette (spouse, Gale) Dickinson of Woodbine, IA, Jay Johnsen (spouse, Leslie) of Logan, and Jil (spouse, Jeff) Mortensen of Scribner, NE; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, to Calvin and Thelma (nee Tate) Johnsen

Education: Jim grew up in the Logan area and graduated from Logan Magnolia High School, Class of 1968. He then attended Iowa State and graduated in 1975

Religious affiliation: no information provided

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: Christie Oamek; April 20, 1985; Council Bluffs, IA

Employment: Spent his life farming and raised cattle alongside his son, Matt, sharing the responsibilities of farming. Jim tended bar for more than 15 years and never knew a stranger.

Hobbies/Interests: He enjoyed driving around the countryside, checking fences and ensuring that all was in order. He enjoyed connecting with friends, engaging in conversations that ranged from light-hearted banter to deeper discussions.

Sources: foutsfuneralhome.com