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Mike was born in Rochester on Nov. 13, 1950, to Arnold and Marilyn (Farmer) Jensen. As a young man, Mike loved motorcycles, cars, the outdoors, being at the river on his boat, and camping with his family. Mike most recently enjoyed an annual fishing trip with his son and many fishing and ice fishing trips with his friends. Mike was a masonry contractor and homebuilder in Rochester during his lifetime. He enjoyed creating new and innovative building designs.
Mike was married to Nancy Buskowiak in 1969. They were later divorced. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1970 and served in Hanau, Germany. Mike is survived by two children, Brad (Thea) Jensen of Ft. Collins, Colo., and Melissa Halleland of Rochester. Mike, the eldest of five children, is also survived by his parents, Arnold and Marilyn Jensen; his sisters, Judy (Dennis) Hilken of Bakersfield, Calif., Janice Jensen of Rochester, Kathy Johnson of Rochester, and Nancy (Bryce) Rothwell of Eau Claire, Wis.; seven nieces and nephews; and six grandchildren.
A service is planned at Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Homes at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30. Visitation will be an hour prior to the memorial service. Burial will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.
Memorials can be directed to Seasons Hospice in Rochester.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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February 28, 2016
Thank you Mike for your employment.Your laughter, smile etc.. The four of us would often talk about our future. Mike, Larry, Steve. Mark. I am the last one. God bless you all!! I'll see you guys soon... M
February 9, 2016
my name is mark a allen. mike and used to lay block together.i just found out about his passing. he was a true and honest friend. im the last...I will miss you all, thank you bud 2/9/16
Barb Hudson
January 31, 2016
I am so sorry to read of his passing. My condolences to all family and friends. He was bigger than life in so many ways and really lived a lifetime in those short 65 years. He was blessed to have such a loving family. God speed Mike.
Joseph Donadio
January 29, 2016
Mike was a good customer and a great friend to all of us! He will be sorely missed!
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Kevin Kohlmeyer
January 29, 2016
So sorry to hear about Mike and my sympathy to family.Mike has been my neighbor for over 20 years & a friend as well. I wish now i had stopped by more often to see how he was doing. This just shows a person that life can be too short and can change so soon and we need to take the time whenever possible for the people in our lives we can take for granted.The patio he did for us a few yrs ago will remind me of the good guy he was.
Danielle David
January 28, 2016
Mike's zest for life and energy will be missed! I still remember him pedaling around town with his silk shorts on...ha!
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