Wilbur Henry Jensen

STOUGHTON-Wilbur Henry Jensen, age 88, of Stoughton, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2012, after a battle with cancer. Wilbur was born on June 14, 1923, in Madison, the son of Henry and Augusta (Gewanski) Jensen. He graduated from Madison East High School in 1941. Wilbur joined the U.S. Navy and served in the Asiatic Pacific Fleet. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he taught radio communications for the Naval ROTC program. Wilbur was married to Rosemary (Eiling) Jensen for 62 years. He attended the University of Wisconsin before starting a 38 year career with the State of Wisconsin. He worked for the Wisconsin State Patrol before joining the Department of Transportation. He retired as Chief of Wisconsin Reciprocity. Wilbur enjoyed woodworking, ham radio (W9JEK), conserving purple martins, hunting, fishing, camping, the seasonal changes on Lake Kegonsa, and spending time with family UP NORTH. He was a member of the Four Lakes Amateur Radio Club, American Legion, VFW, Purple Martin Society, and West Koshkonong Lutheran Church. Wilbur is survived by his wife, Rosemary; children, Judy (Jerry) Williams, Sandy (Steve Kahl), Mike, and Jeff; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at WEST KOSHKONONG LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1911 Koshkonong Road, Stoughton, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, with Pastor Richard Dowling presiding. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park with military rites conducted. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday. Memorials may be made to West Koshkonong Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society. A special thank you to Dr. Sanyal and the entire staff at Dean Hematology/Oncology, Dr. Teng, and the staff at Turville Bay Radiation and Oncology. Cemetery: Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park with military rites conducted. Memorials may be made to West Koshkonong Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at WEST KOSHKONONG LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1911 Koshkonong Road, Stoughton, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, with Pastor Richard Dowling presiding.