Jensen, Chester A.

Chester A. Jensen, 75 years, of Neenah, Wisconsin, died suddenly of a heart attack on September 11th at Theda Care Regional Medical Center- Appleton.

He was born on December 11, 1941 to Chester T. and Pauline (Schmitt) Jensen in Marshfield, Wisconsin. He was a graduate of Marshfield High School and University of Wisconsin - Stout. While attending Stout, he met his future wife. Chester and Roberta (Tillotson) were united in marriage on October 2, 1965 in the Grotto Garden at Rudolph, Wisconsin. Chet's entire professional career was at Fox Valley Technical College teaching Mechanical Design there for 36 years. After retiring he continued to work for Kohl's Department Store in Neenah for 15 years, and was an enthusiastic volunteer for many organizations that benefited the lives of children.

Chet was a dedicated husband, father, and grandpa. He was famous for his baking skills and shared his culinary delights with family and friends. He used his boyhood knowledge of farming to produce fruits and vegetables as well as gorgeous flowers in his garden. He was a proud grandpa and shared his time and talents with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling and counted Disney World and Door County as his two favorite vacation places.

He will be missed by his wife Roberta, his three children: Heidi (Jud) Barr, Des Moines, Iowa; Patrick (Lisa) Jensen, Neenah; and Emily (Brad) Rasmussen, Neenah; 9 grandchildren: Misha and Lena Barr; Allison, Haley, Nicholas, Nathan, and Natalie Jensen; and Owen and Kate Rasmussen. He is further survived by a brother, Jerry (Lucille) Jensen, Marshfield and a sister, Ruth Weber, Marshfield, sisters- in- law, Annette Jensen and Lois Mostue. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Ronald, and brothers in law, Jerry Weber and Telford Mostue.

In accordance with his Chet's wishes, there will be no funeral service. He preferred to have people remember all the good times he shared with everyone. We will all remember his quick wit and hearty laugh. A memorial has been established in Chet's name.

The family wishes to express their thanks to the doctors and nurses at Theda Care Regional Medical Center for their loving and professional care.

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Published by Appleton Post-Crescent from Sep. 13 to Sep. 17, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Chester Jensen

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23 Entries

Rosie Carpenter

September 7, 2020

Hard to believe he's been gone 3 years already. I recently made his chicken lasagne recipe, and friends asked for his recipe.....he was a great cook, baker and always shared his treats with his co-workers at kohls.....

Gloria Moran

September 21, 2017

Where do I begin...? I have so many fond and loving memories of Chet. Growing up he was the boyfriend and then husband to my closest in age 1st cousin, Bertie (Roberta). Chet was a joy to be around, and I'll always remember with fondness the many years we shared many, many happy memories. Chet was a great person and such a dedicated husband and father to Heidi, Pat and Emily.

We haven't been able to visit or get together much in the years since Chet and Bert's children became parents and endowed the Jensens with many wonderful grandchildren, but I know he was a wonderful, loving Grandpa to them all!

My sincere and heartfelt love and sympathy to Bert, Heidi and Family, Pat and Family and Emily and Family. Also, love and sympathy to my cousin, Lois Mostue. I know Chet was more of a brother than brother-in-law to her.

Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Love always,

Gloria (Glory)

Sarah Hockers-Schmoll

September 18, 2017

My most sincere condolences to you and your family, Emily.

Liz Nilsson-Halder

September 18, 2017

My sympathies and prayers to your family as you mourn his passing. Hugs to Heidi.

Karen Baker Ruppel

September 17, 2017

I am so sorry to hear about Chet's passing Roberta. May your fond and loving memories carry you and your family forward.

Roxane Schmidt

September 15, 2017

Chester was loved by all of us at Kohl's his laugh and smile made our day. He will truly be missed for all his kindness and love we all felt he gave everyday. He truly had a big heart thoughts and prayers to all his family and friends.

Roxane Schmidt

September 15, 2017

Chester was loved by all of us at Kohl's and will truly be missed. His laugh and smile made all of our day. Chester had a big heart and was always so kind to everyone. Thoughts and prayers to all of his family and friends.

Roxane Schmidt

September 15, 2017

Marla and Jim Vogel

September 15, 2017

Roberta~~Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family from Door County. We lived on Cumings Lane for years and enjoyed our neighborhood in Neenah~~still can see Chester walking the subdivision. Chester will be missed indeed but will be in your hearts forever! Hugs, Marla and Jim Vogel

Marcia Koeppel

September 14, 2017

Bert, Heidi, Pat, Em and Lois,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. He will be missed.

Craig Black

September 14, 2017

Roberta, Pat, and family,
Very saddened to hear of Chet's passing. I had a lot of fun learning some of the ropes from him, when I moved into the Mechanical Design department before he retired. He will be missed. Condolences to all...

Jeff Laurich

September 14, 2017

Chet was my teacher when attended FVTC in the 1980s. He was a fun and interesting teacher. I guess he inspired me because after working in industry, I came back to FVTC to teach Mechanical Design. Rest in peace to my teacher and coworker. You touched a lot of people.

Linda Ottman

September 14, 2017

You will be missed, Mr. Jensen!

Wallie Lambrecht

September 13, 2017

Bertie and family, I am so sorry. My heart goes out to all of you. I will always remember the fun we had with you Bertie, Lois, and Ursula. Chet will be missed by all.

Love you,
Wallie

Karen Ziegert

September 13, 2017

We are so sorry to hear about Chet's passing. We remember enthusiasm when playing bridge, watching soccer games, watching for the results of the pie baking contest or helping a guest at Kohls. God bless the family at this sad time. Dick and Karen Ziegert

Barb Marifke

September 13, 2017

In loving memory of a wonderful person who will be missed by many.

Chuck & Debbie Mellish

September 13, 2017

Bert and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Chet's sudden passing. We didn't know Chet well, other than meeting him ar Lois's and Telford's home in Colorado. We are thinking of all of you during this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Chuck & Debbie Mellish

September 13, 2017

Bert and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Chet's passing. We didn't know Chet well, other than meeting him in Colorado at Lois's & Telford's home. But we felt like we knew Chet through Lois. He will be missed by all of his family and many friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. Chuck & Debbie

Dick Rothe

September 13, 2017

Chester was the best teacher I had. He made learning fun. We used to kid him because his most popular phrase in class was "chances are".
After school (1981) I would run into him about once a year and enjoyed talking with him. I thought of him like a friend and loved his sense of humor. I finally was able to introduce my wife Judy to him this last summer who knew some of his family members....small world
I will miss him very much and am very sorry for your loss.

Larry Musich

September 13, 2017

Bert & family, my prayers are with you. Chet was a super guy & brought laughter to all who knew him. God Bless
Larry Musich

Ursula Stephens

September 13, 2017

Bert & Family,
I'm thinking of all of you & keeping you in my thoughts & prayers.
Chet had such an infectious laugh. I can still hear him. He made our trips to Disney so much fun with his humor. He will truly be missed by his family & many friends. Ursula

Rosie Carpenter

September 13, 2017

I had the great pleasure to work with Chester at Kohl's for over 15 years. He was one of a kind....always smiling and volunteered numerous times for the Kohl's AIA program which benefitted children. He was my "go to" guy for advise on problems around my house. He always had great advice and followed up with asking about the results. I looked up to Chester, not only as a co-worker, but as a friend. He shared many hostas and other plants from his beautiful yard, so I will always think of him as those plantings flourish in my own yard. Chester was not only a gentleman, but a gentle man, and will be greatly missed by all who knew and worked with him.

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