Howard – Richard “Rick” Charles Jensen, Jr. passed away at the age of 71 on Monday August 25, 2025 at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Rick was born in Columbus on May 23, 1954. He was the son of Shirley (Casa) and Richard C. Jensen, Sr., who both preceded him in death. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, and watching the Cincinnati Reds and Ohio State football, but his true passion was Corvettes and attending car swap meets.
He is survived by Kathy Tucker; his children, Corey (Amber) and Tim (Lindsey) Jensen; grandchildren, Alec, Will (Anna), Ava, Kelsey, Kasen, Levi, and Cora; brother, Randy (Suzi) Jensen; sister, Sheryl Jensen; and nephews, Ryan and Brandon Jensen.
A funeral service will be held at the Fischer Funeral Home in Danville at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 29. Burial will follow in Amity Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 until service time.
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