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Volmer Jensen Obituary

Volmer Kenneth Jensen

Volmer Kenneth Jensen passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13 at home in Arizona with family nearby. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.P. and Ida Jensen; siblings Edith Dexheimer, Edwin Jensen, and Margaret Burnett. Grateful for having shared his life are his wife of 60 years, Vonda Jensen; daughter Venita (Jeff) Koenig; son Vaughn (Susan) Jensen; granddaughter Britni Jensen; brother Eldon (Mary Jean) Jensen; sister Marie (Dale) Ingalls.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, December 29 from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Faith Area Memorial Chapel of Evanson Jensen Funeral Homes in Faith, SD.

A celebration of Volmer's life will be held at Bethel Lutheran Church - the church his father J.P. Jensen built - in Faith, SD on Monday, December 30 beginning at 10 a.m. Immediately following will be a time of fellowship and lunch. At 3 p.m. he will be laid to rest with full Military Honors at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD.

Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or Bethel Lutheran Church.

Condolences to Volmer's family can be sent through our website at http://evansonjensenfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Arizona Republic from Dec. 24 to Dec. 25, 2019.

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Donna Hunt

January 23, 2020

Dear Ting:

We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of Volmer. While we were new neighbors in Sturgis, you made us feel most welcome by having us in your home for coffee. Please know that we share your loss!

Hugs and love, Jim & Donna Hunt

December 25, 2019

My condolences are extended as you mourn the loss of your dear loved one. May you find comfort and strength to cope during this trying time. (Psalm 90:10)

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Memorial Events
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Dec

29

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Faith Area Memorial Chapel - Faith

201 Main Street, Faith, SD 57626

Dec

30

Memorial Gathering

Bethel Lutheran Church (immediately following celebration of life)

Faith, SD

Dec

30

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

Bethel Lutheran Church

Faith, SD

Dec

30

Burial

3:00 p.m.

Black Hills National Cemetery

Sturgis, SD

Funeral services provided by:

Faith Area Memorial Chapel - Faith

201 Main Street, Faith, SD 57626

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