Jerald David Jensen
July 07, 1950 - September 15, 2013
Obituary
MADISON - Jerald D. “Jerry” Jensen, age 63, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, after a long illness with COPD. He was born on July, 7, 1950, in Madison, the son of John Kilford Jensen and Beth Marie Patterson. Jerry married Mary Kay La Reau on April 4, 1970. In his younger years, Jerry was an avid hunter and also served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked as a serviceman and a security guard. Jerry was a member of America Legion Post No. 481. He is survived by his wife, Mary Kay; daughter, Jaymi; two grandchildren, Reese and Griffin; a sister, JoAnn Jensen (Diane Morehouse); a brother, Richard Jensen; many nieces and nephews; and special friend, Ben Nickel. Jerry was preceded in death by his son, Jeremy; parents, and a brother, Tom. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013, with Cassandra Mae presiding. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, and also from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. A special thank you to Alden Estates of Jefferson and Rainbow Hospice for all their kind and loving care for Jerry. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Events
Visitation
Fri Oct 4, 2013 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Sat Oct 5, 2013 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Victoria
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I am so sorry to see that Mr. Jensen has passed away in death. Please accept my family's condolences. May your hearts find peace and comfort from the Bible's promise at Revelation chapter 21 verse 4 that soon death will be no more as well as God's promise at John chapter 5 verses 28 and 29 which promises that very soon our dead loved ones will be resurrected back to life on earth so that we can be reunited with them.
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Norene Olson
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My deepest sympathies to Marykay and the rest of Jerry's family. One of my fondest memories of Jerry was when he called cadence for the women's marching unit of Post 501. Jerry was very generous and giving of his time and affection. He will be missed dearly.
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Amy L. Peck
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So much fond memories of Jerry and Marykay from Legion Post 501. Jerry was so much fun to be around and dance with! Will never forget either Jerry, Marykay, or the kids at all! Such a blessed family to know!
My condolences are with Marykay, Jaymi, the grandchildren, Richard Jensen and other family members!