Christian Miller Jensen Jr., 89, passed away on a Friday evening, at home surrounded by family.
He was the son of Christian Miller Jensen Sr. and Caroline "Lena" (Peterson) Jensen. Christian was raised in Arnold and attended school in Gwinn where he was a 1948 graduate of Gwinn High School.
Following graduation, Christian enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served his country until he was honorably discharged.
He sailed with the ore boats for many years on the Great Lakes and later was employed with the ELS Railroad until his retirement in 1990.
Christian married former Laurel Lewis on July 7, 1962, at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Escanaba. Together, the couple shared nearly 58 years of marriage and raised four children, Brian, Jill, Jennifer, and Paul. Christian was a long-time member of the Escanaba VFW Post 2998. He loved playing cards and going to the casino. Christian enjoyed the outdoors, going fishing, and spending time with his family. "Remember the last time you saw him – it should bring a smile."
Christian was survived by: his wife, Laurel Jensen; children, Brian (Christina) Jensen, Jill (Aaron) Keener, Jennifer Jensen, and Paul (Lori) Jensen; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to parents, Christian was preceded in death by: siblings, Genevieve Hurkman, Dorothy Usher, Eileen Boerschinger, Russell Jensen, and Donald Jensen.
Private family graveside services at Gardens of Rest Cemetery officiated by Rev. Stephen Gauger. Military honors by the Delta County Veterans Council. Assisted by the Anderson Funeral Homes.
He was the son of Christian Miller Jensen Sr. and Caroline "Lena" (Peterson) Jensen. Christian was raised in Arnold and attended school in Gwinn where he was a 1948 graduate of Gwinn High School.
Following graduation, Christian enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served his country until he was honorably discharged.
He sailed with the ore boats for many years on the Great Lakes and later was employed with the ELS Railroad until his retirement in 1990.
Christian married former Laurel Lewis on July 7, 1962, at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Escanaba. Together, the couple shared nearly 58 years of marriage and raised four children, Brian, Jill, Jennifer, and Paul. Christian was a long-time member of the Escanaba VFW Post 2998. He loved playing cards and going to the casino. Christian enjoyed the outdoors, going fishing, and spending time with his family. "Remember the last time you saw him – it should bring a smile."
Christian was survived by: his wife, Laurel Jensen; children, Brian (Christina) Jensen, Jill (Aaron) Keener, Jennifer Jensen, and Paul (Lori) Jensen; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to parents, Christian was preceded in death by: siblings, Genevieve Hurkman, Dorothy Usher, Eileen Boerschinger, Russell Jensen, and Donald Jensen.
Private family graveside services at Gardens of Rest Cemetery officiated by Rev. Stephen Gauger. Military honors by the Delta County Veterans Council. Assisted by the Anderson Funeral Homes.
Christian Miller Jensen Jr., 89, passed away on a Friday evening, at home surrounded by family.
He was the son of Christian Miller Jensen Sr. and Caroline "Lena" (Peterson) Jensen. Christian was raised in Arnold and attended school in Gwinn where he was a 1948 graduate of Gwinn High School.
Following graduation, Christian enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served his country until he was honorably discharged.
He sailed with the ore boats for many years on the Great Lakes and later was employed with the ELS Railroad until his retirement in 1990.
Christian married former Laurel Lewis on July 7, 1962, at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Escanaba. Together, the couple shared nearly 58 years of marriage and raised four children, Brian, Jill, Jennifer, and Paul. Christian was a long-time member of the Escanaba VFW Post 2998. He loved playing cards and going to the casino. Christian enjoyed the outdoors, going fishing, and spending time with his family. "Remember the last time you saw him – it should bring a smile."
Christian was survived by: his wife, Laurel Jensen; children, Brian (Christina) Jensen, Jill (Aaron) Keener, Jennifer Jensen, and Paul (Lori) Jensen; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to parents, Christian was preceded in death by: siblings, Genevieve Hurkman, Dorothy Usher, Eileen Boerschinger, Russell Jensen, and Donald Jensen.
Private family graveside services at Gardens of Rest Cemetery officiated by Rev. Stephen Gauger. Military honors by the Delta County Veterans Council. Assisted by the Anderson Funeral Homes.
He was the son of Christian Miller Jensen Sr. and Caroline "Lena" (Peterson) Jensen. Christian was raised in Arnold and attended school in Gwinn where he was a 1948 graduate of Gwinn High School.
Following graduation, Christian enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served his country until he was honorably discharged.
He sailed with the ore boats for many years on the Great Lakes and later was employed with the ELS Railroad until his retirement in 1990.
Christian married former Laurel Lewis on July 7, 1962, at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Escanaba. Together, the couple shared nearly 58 years of marriage and raised four children, Brian, Jill, Jennifer, and Paul. Christian was a long-time member of the Escanaba VFW Post 2998. He loved playing cards and going to the casino. Christian enjoyed the outdoors, going fishing, and spending time with his family. "Remember the last time you saw him – it should bring a smile."
Christian was survived by: his wife, Laurel Jensen; children, Brian (Christina) Jensen, Jill (Aaron) Keener, Jennifer Jensen, and Paul (Lori) Jensen; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to parents, Christian was preceded in death by: siblings, Genevieve Hurkman, Dorothy Usher, Eileen Boerschinger, Russell Jensen, and Donald Jensen.
Private family graveside services at Gardens of Rest Cemetery officiated by Rev. Stephen Gauger. Military honors by the Delta County Veterans Council. Assisted by the Anderson Funeral Homes.
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