Carl Laverne Jensen Obituary (1933 - 2006)

CARL L. JENSEN Carl Laverne Jensen, age 72, of Menomonie, WI died Sunday April 2, 2006 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. He was born August 25, 1933 in the Town of Menomonie, Dunn County, WI to Emil and Carolena (Petersen) Jensen. Carl was baptized at Vor Frelsers, Varney Creek Lutheran Church on Oct. 1, 1933 and confirmed on May 2, 1948. at Varney Creek. Carl loved the farm and always tried to grow a good crop. He milked his first cow at age four and he milked till he was 72. He liked the smell of freshly tilled soil and the smell of curing hay in the fields. "Then there were days you had to put up with bad smells too." When he was younger he liked to roller skate, dance and the many trips out west to hunt the big game. He also liked fishing, snowmobiling and bowling. And he loved driving those green tractors (John Deere, of course) they couldn't be red. Carl was a member of New Hope Lutheran Church and served on the church council. He was also a member of the Antique Auto Club and enjoyed parades in many towns with his antique "classic" cars. When Carl became sick he was faced with a very serious operation. But he said "fix me up so I can get to work again" he loved life so much. Carl studied the Bible from cover to cover and he had great faith. On Sunday, April 2nd the Lord said it's time now for a rest Carl. Carl is survived by: One sister, Sylvia Grutt of Prospect Heights, IL Two brothers both of Menomonie Harold (Beatrice) Jensen Robert (Marlys) Jensen Nieces and nephews, Rev. Darrell (Sue) Moen of New York, Karen (John) Kent of New York, Gloria Rossi of Wheeling, IL, Debra Yaeger of Menomonie, Barbara (Steve) Lande of Menomonie, Gregg (Becky) Jensen of Menomonie, Lisa (Steve) Bowell of Knapp, Kevin (Kathleen) Jensen of Menomonie, Kelly (Kimberly) Jensen of Menomonie, Travis (Kelly Sue) Jensen of Menomonie, Tracie (Brian) Knospe of Menomonie Many grandnieces and grandnephews And other relatives and friends He was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Carolena Jensen; and a sister, Arlene Holts of New York. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at New Hope Lutheran Church in Downsville, with Rev. Steve Carlson officiating. Burial will be in Grand View Cemetery in the Town of Dunn, Dunn Co., WI. Family and friends are welcome from 6:00 to 9:00 PM Tuesday at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and at the church one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. To express condolences online, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfh.net