Donald Jensen

Donald Leroy Jensen, age 93, died July 2, 2011. He was born on July 14, 1917 to Daniel Jensen and Eleda (Johnson) in Oakland Township Burnett County, Wisconsin. Donald was the eldest of six children and remained on his parent's farm assisting them with the cattle and trucking vegetables to Superior until he married his wife, Laura Mae Bystrom. Don and Laura were united in marriage on May 9, 1959 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Donald worked at Bruss' Concrete Plant for approximately 25 years, and drove school bus for 27 years for the Webster School District. He enjoyed gardening and creating numerous woodwork crafts. Donald also plowed snow and gladly assisted with handy man work for many friends and family throughout the community. He was preceded in death by his parents, his five younger siblings Star Parenteau, Lloyd (Bud) Jensen, Ruth Sederlund, Beulah Allickson and Erma Laesch. Donald is survived by his loving wife Laura; their children Darlene (Greg) Treague, Robert Jensen, and Karen (Charlie) Sanford; grandchildren Sarah, Jeremy, Dustin, Ben, Nicole, and Steven; great grandchildren Devyn, Isabella and Penelope; along with many nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services will be Friday, July 8, 2011 at 2:00 PM (1-2 visitation) at Yellow Lake Lutheran Church with Pastor Doug Olson officiating. Music will be provided by Pat Taylor and Annette Arnold. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Webster. Casketbearers will be Charlie Sanford, Greg Treague, Jeremy Treague, Dustin Jensen, Steven Sanford, and Ben Jensen.