David Charles Jensen

David Charles Jensen

March 10, 1958 - November 30, 2024

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MONONA / STOUGHTON - David C. “Dave” Jensen, age 66, of Stoughton, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024. He was born on March 10, 1958, in Madison, Wis., the son of Ralph “Bud” Jensen and Donna Mae (Gauntlett) Jensen.


Dave was a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel. He served more than 23 years with the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard. In addition, Dave was employed at Dane County Regional Airport until his retirement in March 2020. He was also a member at the Otis Sampson American Legion Post No. 59 in Stoughton.


Dave enjoyed spending time at his cabin in Mercer, Wis. He loved to fish, hunt and play golf. He loved his family.


Dave is survived by his wife, Susan; sons, Matthew and Joe Jensen; mother, Donna Mae Jensen; sister, Holly (Dan) Jackson; and brother, Steve Jensen. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph “Bud” Jensen.


A Celebration of Life will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 12 noon on Monday, December 9, 2024. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the celebration on Monday.


Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Highway 51 N. at Jackson St.
(608) 873-4590



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Celebration of Life
Mon Dec 9, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM CDT
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Mon Dec 9, 2024 @ 12:31 PM - 12:45 PM CDT
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Ed Gallagher
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Met Dave & his Good Friend Clyde Carpenter in Elk camp, Meeker , Co. years back and what Great guys / they made camp a wonderful place to be. Dave Always had a Smile & never a bad word about anyone. (Miss you Dave)
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Perry Armstrong
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I enjoyed working with Dave on The Dane County Airport Commission for many years. He was always a voice of reason and a welcome voice. He will be missed.
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Rachel Engeler
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I am so very sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. He was a bright spot at the airport for the 18 years that I worked at DCRA. He always had a smile and was willing to share insight or answer military life questions.
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Eric D. Alver
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I first got to know Dave Jensen back in 1972 when we were on the same Monona little league baseball team coached by his late father, Bud. Great memories. Dave was a terrific guy who all through school and growing up always had a smile and said, "hi".
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Cheryl Heiliger
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I was saddened to read of Dave’s passing. He was a friend of my late husband, Don Heiliger. Don knew him through the Fighter Wing and Airport Commission and always thought so highly of him. I was happy to meet Dave and Susan and remember enjoying a Christmas pageant at the Capitol with them and their family. Blessed be Dave’s memory!
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Susan Quinnell
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I knew Dave in high school. Class of 76. What a kind, thoughtful and honorable guy. I am fortunate to have known him. He took me to a Carpenters concert after graduation. They were one of my favorite musicians at the time. What a pleasant memory from that time which is so long ago. My deepest sympathy to his entire family. Susan Stiemke Quinnell

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