
Donald DeWayne Jenness
June 05, 1924 - August 29, 2016
Obituary
OREGON-Donald D. "Donny" Jenness, age 92, of Oregon, was reunited with his wife on their 70th wedding anniversary on Monday, Aug. 29, 2016. He was born on June 5, 1924, in Barron, Wis., the son of William and Bessie Jenness. He married Audrey Lund on Aug. 29, 1946. Donny was a brick layer/mason since the age of 16, retiring from the University of Wisconsin. He was a collector of model cars, sombreros and antiques. Donny enjoyed spending time at flea markets, car shows and auctions. He will be remembered as a prankster with a great sense of humor. Donny is survived by his daughters, Stephany "Steffie" Powers and Jackilyn "Jackie" (Ken) Adams; five grandchildren, Wendy Powers, Eileen Powers, Lynn Powers, Jessica Adams and Kurt Adams; five great-grandchildren, Austin, Caleb, Audrey, Dominic and Breanna Adams; brother, Derald (Judy) Jenness; sisters-in-law, Carol Jenness and Gloria (Gordy) Schofield; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Audrey; two brothers, Leo and Claire Jenness; and son-in-law, Harvey Powers. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Park St., Oregon, at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, with Pastor Karl Hermanson presiding. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com
Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park Street
(608)835-3515
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Visitation
Tue Sep 6, 2016 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Oregon • 1150 Park Street, Oregon, WI 53575
Visitation
Wed Sep 7, 2016 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Oregon • 1150 Park Street, Oregon, WI 53575
Service
Wed Sep 7, 2016 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Oregon • 1150 Park Street, Oregon, WI 53575
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Kathy Casad
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Dear Stephany and family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Father and Grandfather. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.