Died Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont
Jerry was born December 2, 1926 in Fremont to Axel and Claire 'Perry' Jensen. He was raised in Hill City, Minnesota and graduated high school there. After his schooling he enlisted in the U.S Army Air Force and served during WWII, he then transferred into the regular Army and served in Korea. Jerry married Mary McCormick on May 31, 1947 in Marysville, Kansas while stationed there. After his military service they returned to Fremont and Jerry started his career at Hormel Foods which lasted nearly 40 years. After retiring he spent several years painting houses with Les Larsen.
Jerry was a member of First Lutheran Church in Fremont, the American Legion Post 340 of Morse Bluff and VFW Post 8332 of North Bend.
Survivors:
Daughters Joni (Phil 'Lucky') Riley of Murphy, NC.
Julie (Daryl) Loberg of North Bend
Son Alan (Debbie) Jensen of Gulf Breeze, FL.
8 grandchildren
16 great grandchildren
4 great great grandchildren
Brothers Carl Jensen of Papillion
Dean Felthauser of Nevada
Gordon Felthauser of Alaska
Sisters Sally (Art) Lackas of Fremont
Karen (Dwight) Hinkel of Cedar Bluffs
Evelyn Felthauser of Nevada
Mary Lou Felthauser of Minnesota
Jerry was preceded in death by his wife Mary in 2006, daughter Jerilynn, brothers Bud, Francis and Bob Jensen, brother Donnie Felthauser, sisters Josie Hinkel, Irene Cauley and Vivian Vranesh.
The funeral will be 10:30am, Monday, at First Lutheran Church in Fremont, Rev. Marty Tollefson will officiate. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont from 2pm to 6pm with the family present from 4pm to 6pm. Memorials are suggested to First Lutheran Church.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(6)
Larry and Helen Porter
fremont, NE Monday, December 3, 2018 Larry and Jerry worked together at Hormels for many years. We send out deepest sympathy to the whole family. God Bless you all.Larry and Helen Porter and family
Leo and Kathy Geaghan
Fremont, NE Sunday, December 2, 2018 Leo and I were sorry to hear of the passing of our dear friend! We will miss all of your great jokes and stories. Prayers to the family and thanks to Carl for introducing us to his brother. It's been an honor knowing you sir. Prayers and blessings to all, Leo and KathyJanis Jensen Gaule
Waunakee, WI Sunday, December 2, 2018 We extend our deepest sympathy to Gerald Jensen's family and friends and you are in our thoughts and prayers. He will always be remembered for his smile and positive outlook. And he will be greatly missed. May God bless and comfort you in your loss.Janis Jensen Gaule, Tim Gaule, and Elizabeth Gaule
Larry Goldsberry
Fremont, NE Sunday, December 2, 2018 So sorry about Jerry I am sick, and will not be able to attend the funeral, just know Bev and I are thinking of you.Blessings for comfort and love to you all.
Jack and Donna Swanson
Colorado Springs, CO Saturday, December 1, 2018 Joni and Lucky it has been along time seeing you and so sorry Joni for the loss of your Dad. Prayers and Love during this difficult time. We now reside in Colorado Springs.Richard & Joan Porter
Fremont, NE Saturday, December 1, 2018 Dear Carl and Family, It certainly is a "small" world. When reading the obituary, I discovered that I not only knew him as he was a brother to Josie Hinkel but also found out that he was our nieces Grandpa and that he was Jon's Dad and also Julie's Dad. I am so sorry for your loss of Gerald. May he RIP with our Lord and Savior.Richard & Joan