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Robert Jens Obituary
Robert "Bob" M. Jens
Nov. 7, 1953 – June 11, 2021
HAMMOND, IN - Robert M. Jens, age 67, of Hammond entered the gates of heaven on Friday, June 11, 2021.
He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Kathy L. Jens (nee Denney); children: Katie Jens, Jason (Gina) Allen, Kim and Laura Jens; Siblings: Sue (Ed) Gausselin and Bill (Kay) Jens; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents: Robert and Dorothy Jens.
Friends are invited to join the family for visitation on Monday, June 14 2021 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. DIRECTLY at Fellowship Church Hammond (formerly Orchard Drive Baptist Church) at 3425 Orchard Drive, Hammond, IN 46323. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Joe Best officiating. Burial will follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Gary IN.
Bob was a lifelong resident of the region where he attended Hammond High School and graduated in 1972. He attended Cline Avenue Fellowship Church but was a longtime member of Cornerstone SBC and Orchard Drive Church. He enjoyed the outdoors with activities such as fishing and gardening. He was always taking care of others and helping those at church and in the community any way he could. He spent 30 years working for the City of Hammond in the street department where he retired in 2012. Bob will be remembered for his sense of humor and always bringing a smile to peoples faces. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother and friend.
For more information you may call Bocken Funeral Home at (219)-844-1600, or www.bockenfunerals.com.
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Richard Barnes
January 13, 2022
I was sorry to read this morning of the death of Bob Jens of HHS. He grew up in south Hammond and I knew his family when I was a kid at Edison School. Bob's dad had the high status of driving a fire engine for the Hammond Fire Department. All of the kids thought that was pretty neat. Bob had a nice family and were always welcoming to me. RIP, Bob, and blessings to your family. - Richard Barnes, Ph.D., HHS '59 / Hammond Sports Hall of Fame, 2020
Jeff Barks
June 17, 2021
My heart hurts since I saw this. Bob was a friend in high school. From our "camping" trip to Ohio and double dating to junior prom he was a true friend. The world has one less friendly soul. RIP.
Carla Carstensen Burson
June 14, 2021
I was a dance friend of Sues We would have sleep overs and Bob and his brother would tease us. So sorry for your loss. I live in Denver and think of your family often. We to to Morton with Shelia
Douglas G Carlson
June 13, 2021
Bob was my first-cousin on my father's side ... many times over the years I asked him to help me transport building materials from places like HomeDepot and Menards ... and just about every time he dropped everything to get it done that same day ... every time he picked me up he was listening to classical music on a CD in that big blue truck ... he was easy to work with and I cannot recall a single contentious moment with him since our childhood in the 60s.
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Vukovich Family
June 13, 2021
Our heartfelt sympathy. We were neighbors and friends for many many years. Wonderful life long memories.
We are sadden by the loss of such a beautiful individual and send our love to a beautiful family.
Diane Webster
June 13, 2021
One of things i loved about Bob was his sense of humor he always made me laugh it was always fast and witty I´m sure many people will miss the laughter!!!
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