Harold E. Jensen

August 8, 1930 - October 6, 2018

Harold Erling Jensen, age 88 of Menomonie, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018 at his home. Harold was born August 8, 1930 in Menomonie to Emil and Carlena (Peterson) Jensen. He grew up in the Varney Creek area. Attended Daneville School until it closed then transferred to Beaver Creek through grade 8 and graduated from Aggie High School in Menomonie. On April 26, 1952 Harold married Beatrice Nutter at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Menomonie. He dairy farmed his entire life. Harold carried his dad’s traditions forward, especially his love for Jersey cattle. In his early years he taught Sunday School at Calvary Lutheran and at New Hope Lutheran. Harold was a long-time member of the Bee Keepers Association serving different roles throughout. He took pride in farming along with his John Deere tractors and equipment. Harold enjoyed spending time with his family, even more so when the grandchildren came along and then great-grandchildren and most recently a great great-grandchild. He will be missed by all. Harold is survived by his wife Beatrice; daughter Debra Yaeger, grandson Terry (Bridget) Carter, great-grandson Bret (Vanessa) Carter, great-great-grandson Edmund, great-granddaughter Brittney Carter, granddaughter Angela (Tim) Klatt, great-grandchildren, Kora Bueling, Skyler Klatt and Devin Klatt; daughter Barbara (Steve) Lande, granddaughter Lindsay (Josh) Horvatin, great-grandchildren, Mason and Joslin Horvatin, and granddaughter Ashley (Roger) Gunnufson; son Gregg (Becky) Jensen, granddaughter Sara (Todd) Anger, great-grandchildren Quinten, Elijah and Mariam Anger, granddaughter Jessica Jensen, granddaughter Melissa (Brent) Phillippi, great-grandson Brock Phillippi, granddaughters Abbie (Mitchell) Sinz, Karlie (Ryan) Wagner and Dana Jensen; daughter Lisa (Steve) Bowell, grandson Luke (Amanda) Olson, great-grandson Teigen Bauer and grandson Tanner Bowell; one brother Robert Jensen. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Arlene and Sylvia, a brother Carl, sister-in-law Marlys Jensen, brothers-in-law Herb Moen and Clarence Holts. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, October 11, 2018 at New Hope Lutheran Church in Downsville with Pastor Judy Kincaid officiating. Burial will take place at a later date at Grandview Cemetery, Township of Dunn, Dunn County. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Memorials are suggested to Grandview Cemetery in Harold’s memory.