Christian Palle Jensen II

Christian Palle Jensen II
December 3, 1945 – October 31, 2025
Christian Palle Jensen II, age 79, of Clarkston (formerly of Oxford), Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on December 3, 1945, in Pontiac, Michigan, to James and Ruth Jensen, Christian grew up in Waterford with his beloved older brother, James. After graduating from Waterford Kettering High School in 1964, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy.
Christian became well known in his community as a friendly and dependable Coca-Cola and later Stroh's truck driver and salesman, a career that spanned 25 years. He later owned and operated Moose Tracks Party Store in Oxford before working as a handyman and finishing his career as a maintenance man and painter at Crittenton Hospital in Rochester, Michigan.
By his first marriage, Christian welcomed his first son, Eric Palle, in 1968. On August 15, 1970, he married the love of his life, Marjorie (Ziemann), and together they raised their daughter, Lynn Marie, and son, Michael Christian.
Christian took great pride in maintaining his home and yard, and he loved woodworking, camping, and spending time at the family cabin. Winters in Florida were a highlight for him, and his favorite escape was mowing his lawn followed by relaxing at the firepit with his close friends. Above all, family was his greatest joy. He had a gift for knowing when someone needed help-often before being asked-and he offered his time and care with a warm smile and a generous heart.
Christian welcomed everyone with his big, genuine heart and a compliment even strangers! Every family member always felt special, wrapped in his legendary bear hugs. He truly was a one-of-a-kind man. Christian's memory will forever be cherished by his family and friends.
Preceded in death by:
Parents – James and Ruth Jensen
In-laws – Herbert and Annette Ziemann
Son – Eric Palle Jensen
Nieces – Nikki Shick and Erin Benson
Survived by:
His loving wife, Marjorie (Ziemann)
Daughter, Lynn Steffey (William)
Son, Michael Jensen (Stephanie)
Grandchildren, Leanna Jensen, Julia Jensen, Michael Jensen (Alina), Lukas Button,
Logan Button, Reygan Steffey, Abbey Martin (Nathan), Gabe Steffey, Sydney Jensen, and
Jakob Jensen
Great-grandchildren, Brady Jensen, Benjamin Guerrero, Amelia Guerrero, Klayton Martin,
and Sawyer Martin
Devoted brother, James Jensen (Hazel)
Sisters-in-law, Janet Shick (George) and Jean Schultz (David)
Nephews and Nieces, Jeffery Shick, Gregory Shick (Dawn), Jenna McGowan (Brian),
Marcus Benson, Dana Going (Robert), Megan Guzman
Fifteen great nieces and nephews, one great-great grand nephew and one great- great grand niece.
A memorial visitation will take place at Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, 39 W. Burdick, Oxford on Monday, November 3, 2025 from 4-8 PM. Visitation will also take place at the funeral home on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 from 10-11 AM with the Celebration of Life Service starting at 11 AM. A luncheon will follow at the Oxford American Legion. Memorials may be made to the Oxford American Legion Post 108, 130 E. Drahner Rd, Oxford, 48371.