Henry L. Jensen

Henry L. Jensen, age 74, of Scandinavia, died Saturday, July 25th, 2009 at Iola Living Assistance. Henry was born in Scandinavia, Wisconsin on February 18, 1935, the son of the late Allan L. and Francis (Gibbons) Jensen. Henry was married for 55 years to the love of his life; Lenore Ibe, on August 28, 1954 at Scandinavia Lutheran Church. Henry loved the Sand Lake area and his farm where he was born and raised. He was an active member of the Scandinavia Lutheran Church; having served on the church council and as a usher. He served on the Scandinavia Volunteer Fire Dept and was a member of the Scandinavia Booster Club. Henry and Lenore shared their love with over 300 foster children for 49 years. Henry enjoyed ski jumping, hill climbing, swimming, camping, traveling, whale watching, baseball games, motorcycling and watching his grandchildren at sporting events. Henry retired from the Waupaca Foundry where he worked in maintenance and later the mail room. He also had driven truck for Weyauwega Milk Products and Petrolane Gas in Iola. He is survived by his Wife: Lenore Jensen of Scandinavia Children: Gary (Jody) Jensen of Appleton Debra Jensen of Waupaca Laura (Bruce) Meagher of Iola Sara (Bryan) Yenter of Chetek Esther Fischer of Appleton Peter Jensen of Scandinavia Scott (Kimberly) Jensen of Scandinavia April (James) Gneist of Scandinavia Tammy Jensen of Scandinavia Grandchildren: Adam, Erik, Ross (Becky) & Nic Jensen; Alana (Ben) Lewis, Neil (Sherri) Giefer & Jenna Giefer; Nicole (Jeff) Trotta, Ryan Cresson; Ian & Emily Yenter; Shaun, Phillip & Dallas Fischer; Austin & Sandra Jensen; Alexis & Gracie Johnson and Great Granddaughter: Nora Lewis. Sister: Arlene (Larry) Weinfurter of Milladore. Henry was preceded in death by three Brothers: Allan, Clayton & Carlton Jensen. Funeral Service will be held at Scandinavia Lutheran Church at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 31st, with Reverend Mark E. Sabin officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday 4-8 P.M. at the Voie Funeral Home in Iola and at the church Friday from 10 AM until time of service. Interment will be in Scandinavia Lutheran Cemetery in Scandinavia. The Voie Funeral Home of Iola is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences and guest book available at www.voiefuneralhome.com The family would like to thank the staff at Iola Living Assistance for their love and attention to Henry.