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Richard James Jensen
January 1, 1930 - January 19, 2020
RHINELANDER - Richard James Jensen, 90, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Grace Lodge Assisted Living.
He was born on January 1, 1930 in Racine, WI, the son of Sidney and Esther (nee: Anderson) Jensen. Richard proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant. He was united in marriage to Betty Ludwig in Racine on October 4, 1952. Richard attended college at the University of Wisconsin-Extension in Racine. He had been employed as an accountant and office manager for Racine Water and Wastewater Dept. for 35 years, retiring in 1990.
Surviving are his wife, Betty and their son, Terry (Peggy) Jensen and daughter, Sally (Leonard) Gaines; grandsons, Lee (Amberly) Jensen and Eric Jensen; great granddaughter, Penelope. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his brother, sister-in-law, parents and nephew Steven.
Visitation will be at the Sturino Funeral Home on Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Richard will be laid to rest at West Lawn Memorial Park with full military honors on Friday at 11 a.m.
Please meet at the cemetery Chapel.
Online condolences to www.sturinofuneralhome.com
STURINO FUNERAL HOME
3014 Northwestern Ave.
262-632-4479
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Ludwig Family
January 16, 2025
We continue to cherish the memories of Uncle Dick and Aunt Betty. We miss you both.
Ludwig Family
January 16, 2025
Ludwig Family
January 16, 2024
Remembering our wonderful uncle on the 4th anniversary of his passing. You will be forever missed
Gail Trottier
January 18, 2021
Has it really been a year already? I still think about Dick often, and have warm memories of our many visits with the Jensen family. Thank you all for being part of our lives.
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Renee Bangart (Warner)
January 17, 2021
Dear Betty, Terry and Sally, I pray your hearts are healing a little more every day. Hold dear to all your memories and reminisce of all the years God blessed you as a family. I know he is watching over each of you with that big beautiful, and welcoming smile by the side of God. Be well my wonderful old neighbors! May continue to be comforted and find peace in our Lord and savior!
Renee Bangart (Warner)
January 26, 2020
Dear Mrs. Jensen, Terry & Sally, I'm sorry to learn Mr. Jensen passed away. My prayers go to each of you. I'll always treasure the moments I had growing up with your family. Every time I visit Dad and see your old house, I think of each of you. God's Blessings always!
Renee Bangart (Warner)
January 26, 2020
Dear Betty, Terry & Sally, I'm so sorry to learn of Mr. Jensen's passing. We grew up together and I treasure the memories of my childhood with your family. Every time I visit my Dad, I see your house and still think of it as Mr & Mrs Jensen. My prayers are with you during this sorrowful time
Kathy Heikkinen
January 25, 2020
I was very sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Betty & he were such good friends to my parents. My thoughts are with you all.
Gail Trottier
January 24, 2020
Betty, Terry and Sally: Dick will always have a special place in my heart. I'm so lucky he was part of my life, especially growing up. Between our two families I learned what loving and caring were about. All my love to you. Gail.
Terri and David Swanson
January 23, 2020
Our young family met Dick and Betty in 1958 when we became neighbors, and we became fast friends since my sister and I were the same ages as Sally and Terry. We kept up our friendship after moving to different neighborhoods and I treasure my memories of the Jensens. Dick was a gentleman and a gentle man. Our love to Betty and the family.
Peggy Svoboda
January 23, 2020
So sad to hear of Dicks passing, Please give our hugs and love to Betty from the girls at The Hair Connection!! We all miss them so much❤ May he rest in peace
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