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Oscar Jensen

May 12, 1914 — August 6, 2011

Oscar Jensen, age 97 went to be with the Lord August 6, 2011. Visitation will be held
4-7p.m.Thursday, August 11, 2011 at Bonnerup Funeral Service and one hour prior to the service at Clarks Grove Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 12, 2011 at First Baptist Church in Clarks Grove.

Oscar was born May 12, 1914 on a farm in Bancroft Township in Freeborn County.
Oscar was the son of Iner and Marie Jensen. When he was five years old his
family moved to Denmark and returned to the United States when he was nine
years old.

Oscar met Berneice (Fredrickson) at the Clarks Grove Creamery where Oscar
worked. They were united in marriage at Clarks Grove Baptist Church on
December 31, 1939.

While growing up Oscar farmed with his dad and then went on to work at the
Clarks Grove Creamery, Queens Stove, and Wilson, Inc. Oscar also did carpentry
work until his retirement.

Oscar was an avid gardener and loved the Minnesota Gophers, Twins and Vikings.
He was the happiest when surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Oscar was a very hard worker and a wonderful father, grandfather and great
grandfather. He will be sadly missed by his five children, Max (Marlene) Jensen,
Diane (Gene) Harig, Valie Iverson, June (Bruce) Chrz, Gary (Becky) Jensen
grandchildren Jeff (Claire) Jensen, Lory (Rick) Peterson, Mitchell Harig, Tim
Iverson, Terry Iverson, Tracy (Vaughn) Corwin, Tiffany Chrz, Nicole Johnson,
Janelle (Cory) Vagt, Jarrod (Melissa) Jensen, Heidi (Dennis) Morrissey, Mike
(Michelle) Peterson, David (Tammy) Peterson and one sister-in-law Babe Jensen.
Oscar was also blessed with 29 great grandchildren and 2 great great
grandchildren. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Oscar was preceded in death by his wife Berneice of 67 years, his parents, his
brothers, Alvin (Arlene), Egon (Alton), Howard, sister Mildred and grandson Chad.



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