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1921 - 2010
 Wayne L. Jensen age 88 of Greenville died Wednesday February 3, 2010 at Specturm Health United Memorial after a short illness Wayne was born near Trufant MI on April 14, 1921 the son of Jens Peter and Reva Marne Nielsen Jensen. He was a graduate of Greenville High School class of 1939 and began a long career with Federal Mogul Corp in 1940 retiring in 1979 and was a member of the management club. He served in the US Army Air Force from 1943 to 1946 serving in the Asiatic Pacific Theater and stationed in India as a SGT with the Central India Air Depot. He was a proud veteran and a member of the American Legion Post # 101 and the VFW Post #5065 and an active participant of the Fighting Falcon Military Museum in Greenville. Wayne also was a member of the Moose Lodge Post #1939 and an active member for 70 years of the Greenville Country Club. He traveled the world extensively and prided himself to have hit a golf ball on all seven continents.
He is survived by his brothers, Lucas Jensen, Sivert and Shirley Jensen and Donald Jensen all of Greenville. He also is survived by his family, nephew Randy and Barb Jensen of Trufant and Jan Jensen Cornwell and her husband Robert of Greenville, the special great nieces and nephews, Craig and Sabrina Jensen , Christian and Carman Jensen and Katrina and James Kreykes, and great great nieces and nephew, Zoe, Arabella and Chase Jensen. His special friend Jean DeGraw preceded him in death and her daughter Debbie and David Weisen and family survive.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday February 6, 2010 at 1 PM with a visitation on Friday from 6 to 8 PM all at Hurst Funeral Home. Rev. Steve Charnley will officiate and military honors will be provided by the American Legion. Burial of his cremated remains will be in Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fighting Falcon Military Museum,516 West Cass St. Greenville MI 48838. |
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There are currently 12 condolences.
Lauri Snyder
Friday February 12, 2010 at
8:22 PM
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I had the pleasure of working for the country club of Greenville several years ago. It was there that I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Jensen. I remember him fondly as a very kind and honorable man. My grandfather, Herman Goolsby, had many great stories to share of his friendship with Mr. Jensen. Mr. Jensen was present at the funeral service of my grandfather in 1999. He offered such heartfelt sympathies to my family on that difficult day. I still cherish those moments. I found great comfort in the short stories that Mr.Jensen shared that day. It is with sincere sympathy that you also will find comfort in the memories that others share of Mr. Jensen. He was first class, one of Greenvilles finest. He will be missed greatly.
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Roy & Sally (Nielsen) Gavigan
Saturday February 6, 2010 at
9:46 PM
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Our deepest sympathies on the loss of Wayne he was a very kind and generous person. Our family will miss him.
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Leland & Alice Jensen
Saturday February 6, 2010 at
4:45 PM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of the loss of your brother. Leland & Alice Jensen
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The Burley Nielsen Family
Saturday February 6, 2010 at
10:44 AM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Ardeth, Mercedes, Lou, Dorthoy Anna and Vern
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Scott Schuppert
Friday February 5, 2010 at
12:28 PM
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Randy , Barb and family . I was so saddened to hear of Wayne's passing. He was a wonderful man who will be missed by many. Thinking of you in these difficult times. Scott Schuppert
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Connie & Jim (Jensen) DeYoung
Friday February 5, 2010 at
11:18 AM
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Our thoughts and prayer are with the family during the lost of your brother.
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Harold and Joy Minor
Thursday February 4, 2010 at
7:56 AM
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Wayne is a special cousin who will be dearly missed. His easy going, friendly manner, his love of family history, and his amazing world travels made Wayne a definite must-see person at family reunions. Our prayers and sympathies go out to his wonderful brothers Lucas, Donald and Sivert, and dear Shirley. Harold, Joy Minor and daughters.
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Erik Harms
Wednesday February 3, 2010 at
6:58 PM
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I offer my deep condolences to the Jensen family. As a manager of Greenville Country Club, I looked forward to seeing and talking with Wayne. His support and many stories of the history of both the Club and Community were greatly appreciated. Wayne was a dear man and will be greatly missed.
Erik Harms
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Armand and Kay (Nielsen) Serafin
Wednesday February 3, 2010 at
5:53 PM
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Wayne (and all the brothers) were so special to us. After visiting with the "boys" (as my Dad, Milton Nielsen called them), we spent time going through the Museum in summer of 2008. That was such memorable visit and we will miss him deeply. Our love to the family.
Cousin Kay
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Brad and Laura Siek
Wednesday February 3, 2010 at
11:25 AM
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Jeff and Michon, we know how dear he was to you and are so sorry for your loss. He had a very kind and gentle spirit, we will miss him.
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Carl & Alison Barberi
Wednesday February 3, 2010 at
10:28 AM
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To the Jensen family our deepest sympathies on the loss of Wayne. He was a dear, sweet friend and we will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. The Barberi's
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Ed and Judy Orlowski
Wednesday February 3, 2010 at
6:20 AM
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Randy,Barb and family; sorry for you loss you are in our prayers.
The orlowski's
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