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Michael Jensen Obituary

PLEASANT PRAIRIE - Michael S. Jensen, Sr., 37, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2006, in Kenosha following a motorcycle accident. He was born in Lake Forest, Ill., on April 22, 1969, he was the son of Richard E. and Jenna Ann (Smith) Jensen. He graduated from Waukegan West High School in 1987 and moved to Kenosha in 1993. On Valentine's Day in 1997, he married Paula Bindschatel in Kenosha. Mike owned and operated Stateline Custom Truck Center which he started in 1987 and later added Jensen Towing in 1993, which has offices in Kenosha and Racine. He thoroughly enjoyed the towing business he and his wife created for their family. Mike was a member of the Wisconsin Towing Association. He enjoyed riding his Harleys, boating, RV camping, and was an avid NASCAR fan. Mike also enjoyed spending time with his children he cherished. In addition to spending time with his family, Mike loved being surrounded by his friends at his home. Survivors include his wife, Paula, son, Michael Jr. (11), and daughter, Brooke (5), all of Pleasant Prairie; his parents, of Waukegan; a brother, Richard W. Jensen of Waukegan; and a sister, Jodi (Bruce) Anderson of Beach Park, Ill. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2006, at Proko Funeral Home at 1 p.m. followed by a procession to celebrate Mike's life and accomplishments. Visitation will be held on Tuesday at Proko Funeral Home from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Jensen Benefit Trust care of The First Banking Center, 8700 75th Street, Kenosha, 53142 for his children's education. PROKO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY 5111 - 60th Street Kenosha 262-654-3533 www.prokofuneralhome.com

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Published by Racine Journal Times on Aug. 1, 2006.

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Shannon, Chris, and Robert

August 4, 2006

I met Micheal at the NASCAR race in Talladega, AL. His RV was parked next to ours at our campground. He spent his nights there by our fire just hanging out with us. He was a great person and he loved his kids very very much. They were the most important things to him. He will be missed by us 3 guys who were fortunant to be considered his friends. Im sorry to the family that you lost him but always remember that you are always #1 in his heart. He bragged of his love for you all countless hours to us those few nights we got to enjoy his company. God Bless You! And to Mike...if you're reading this, we'll always have a good fire burning if you want to hang out.

PATTY HERRERA

August 3, 2006

SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSE WE ALL WILL MISS MR JENSEN DEARLY

Tracy

August 3, 2006

As I was driving yesterday, I had the opportunity to view the love and support of all the people that loved Mike. It moved me to tears when I saw the countless number of trucks and cars going by me. I may not of known your family, but when I saw the procession, I knew one thing was sure..........this man was truly loved by all.......My deepest sympathy to your family and the courage to move on in spite of such an awful event.

Alex Greco

August 3, 2006

I am sorry to hear of your family's loss. I can relate very well to what has occured since I too was in a serious motorcycle accident. I understand he was a great guy. I only met Mike once at his shop here in Racine but I've heard much about him from my son who was a friend of his and others that hung around with him.

He will be missed.

Rob Lyle

August 2, 2006

There is nothing more regretful than losing a family member on such short notice with no time to say goodbye. Use your strength in God, family, and friends to get through this terrible time. Be there for each other the way Mr. Jensen would want you to be.

April Stokes

August 1, 2006

Paula and the rest of the Jensen Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. This is a terrible tragedy to lose such a great person. My thoughts and prayers will be with you now and in the days to come. I know that there is nothing I can say to comfort you, try and focus on all the great memories. This is so sad.

My deepest sympathy,

April

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