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Lars JENSSEN Obituary

JENSSEN, Lars Our beloved Lars Jenssen, husband, father, son, brother, friend, soccer coach and player, culinary mastermind, and owner and creator of DraftingSteals.com passed on Sept. 3rd, 2016 at age 52. In the words of his daughter Lena, "He was a kind and caring person who always put others before himself." Born Dec. 15th, 1963 to Mary "Risa" Selover Jenssen and Thomas Alan Jenssen. Survived by wife Rayna Thompson Jenssen, daughter Lena Ann Jenssen, son Gunnar Kale Jenssen, Kristin Bonnesen, parents Tom and Kitty Jenssen and Risa and Arlen Bass, siblings Christa Jenssen and Thea and Dan Shapiro, and nieces Lilah and Ella Shapiro. A gathering will be held in celebration of Lars's life at the Vernet Building on Thursday Sept. 8th, 405 Corry St., Yellow Springs, OH 45387. The family will start receiving guests at 5pm, followed by snacks, refreshment, slideshow, and hiking from 6-7:30pm. A formal sharing of memories will be held from 7:30-8:30pm. In lieu of sending flowers, we ask that donations go to the Lars Jenssen Soccer Scholarship Fund at Wright-Patt Credit Union to support soccer players in need.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Sep. 6, 2016.

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Freda Mann

October 31, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss, Rayna. Love and prayers to you and your family ~ Freda (Garrett) Mann, Calhoun, Georgia

September 27, 2016

I heard the news just yesterday. Lars was a college roommate of mine. So young, my thoughts and prayers to his family. He was a pleasure to be around and I loved his spirit and passion for life. Nothing but fond memories of Lars. We had some epic 1:1 basketball games back in the day which I will cherish and always remember. You will be missed my friend!! David Burgio

Mary Lois Hill

September 14, 2016

The news that Lars has completed his earthly journey so saddens us. He will be remembered so warmly by so many. Sweet Lars was one of our "neighborhood kids" and a schoolmate of my son Mark Hill when growing up in Blacksburg, VA. Lars was always a sweetheart and was loved by everyone who knew him. Our deepest sympathy is sent to all of Lar's family. Tom & Kitty, Risa & Arlen. Rayna, Lena, Gunner & Kristen. Christi & Thea and other dear family and friends.

doug Williams

September 10, 2016

I love you Lars! If anything I can do to help the family I most certainly will. Go easy my friend. Much love

Scott Copeland

September 9, 2016

I truly loved the two years I coached with Lars. I saw first-hand how much he cared for the girls we coached, and that will live forever in those girls. Lars was a great coach and a great man, and touched many lives. I wish he were still here so he could touch more lives. Thanks to Lars for all the good times and lengthy conversations. I am better for the experience.

September 8, 2016

Rayna, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your daughter. May you be supported by friends and family.
Charlene (Eyler Clark) Foster
P.S. I taught with Kim before I retired.

Daniel Shapiro

September 8, 2016

We are all so sad out in Hawaii and feel so far away. We wish we could be there with you. Lars was such a great help when my Dad died and I wish I was there with you now. He was the only brother I ever had. Sending love to our family.

Mary Gibson-Levin

September 7, 2016

Very Sorry for your loss Rayna. Sending prayers to you and your family!!

Mary Gibson Levin

Kim Kolling-Smith

September 7, 2016

So sorry for your loss Rayna. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Carla Kendall

September 7, 2016

So sorry to hear Rayna about the loss of your husband.My heart is broken for you and your children. Prayers and love to you and your family.

Matt & Tracey Kohl

September 7, 2016

Rayna- Matt and I are just so sorry to hear about Lars. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time.

The Lusk Family

September 7, 2016

Rayna and Lena, we are saddened for your lose. We are happy that we were fortunate enough to watch Lars share the joy of the"Beautiful Game" to many youth of Clark County.

Suzanne Sunshine

September 7, 2016

Rayna and Lena,
I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words to express my deep sympathy for your entire family during this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jane Harrison

September 6, 2016

Tom, Kitty, & Family: Words cannot express the sadness I feel for all of you today. May your memories of Lars live on in your hearts and minds. I hope, one day, that the beautiful memories of him will bring a smile to the faces of all his family and friends.

September 6, 2016

We are very sympathetic to the Jenssen Family! You are in our thoughts & prayers. Bruce & Sharon Springer (Michelle Stevens' parents)i

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