Service Information
David H. Jensen, age 85, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Memorial Services will be held Monday, August 6, 2018, 11:00 A.M., at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment in the Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held Sunday, August 5, 2018, from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M., at the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
David Harry Jensen was born on April 17, 1933, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of Harry R. and Amanda N. (Anderson) Jensen. David was baptized as an infant in 1933 and was later confirmed in his faith in 1947, both in Hutchinson. He received his education in Hutchinson and was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School Class of 1951. David furthered his education at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota and graduated in 1955 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics.
On June 18, 1955, David was united in marriage to Betty Ann Bly in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with three children, Mark, Lori and Marsha. David and Betty resided in Minneapolis for three years until they moved to Hutchinson in 1958. They shared 63 years of marriage.
David was employed at Citizens Bank & Trust Company in Hutchinson for more than 30 years. He began his banking career as an assistant cashier on September 15, 1958. In 1964, David was elected cashier and assistant trust officer and was named to the board of directors on which he served as secretary. In 1970, he was elected vice president and trust officer. In 1977, he was elected senior vice president, cashier and trust officer. He retired on May 1, 1989, as the bank’s trust officer, cashier and senior vice president.
In addition to his long career at Citizens Bank and Trust Company, David was also very active in the Hutchinson community. He was a lifetime member of Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson having served as a church council member, church treasurer, Sunday school treasurer, chairman of the church’s building fund, member of the long-range planning committee, memorial fund treasurer, and treasurer of the church endowment fund. David was involved with the Hutchinson Jaycees as Water Carnival Treasurer, Water Carnival Committee Chairman, served on the Hutchinson Planning Commission for three years, was on the Crow River County Club board of directors as treasurer, was financial consultant for Burns Manor Municipal Nursing Home for seven years, was past master of Temple Lodge 59 AF and AM and provided income tax services to the Hutchinson community for 15 years.
David enjoyed golfing, fishing, traveling and family vacations. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends.
When David needed assistance with his daily care, he became a resident at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson on August 5, 2015. He passed away there on Monday, July 30, 2018, at the age of 85 years. Blessed be his memory.
David is survived by his:
Wife, Betty Ann Jensen of Hutchinson, MN;
Children, Mark Jensen of Parker, CO,
Lori Norberg and her husband, Peter, of Indianapolis, IN,
Marsha Gerold and her husband, John, of Monticello, MN;
Grandchildren, Traci Frizzell, Erin Jensen, Dani Norberg, Andrew Norberg, Thomas Gerold, David Gerold and Amanda Gerold;
Great Grandchildren, Rosalie Frizzell, Samuel Frizzell, Dean Norberg, Isaac Gerold, and Maya Gerold;
Many other relatives and friends.
David is preceded in death by his: Parents, Harry and Amanda Jensen and Sisters, Ruth Englund and Helen Aumiller.
Mary Nelson says
Lori and family,
I’m so sorry to heR about Your Dad. He was a wonderful man. Hold close to your heart all those great memories!
Deb Boelter says
David’s Family,
I only knew your Dad a few years, but I learned what a great man he was. We sparked up a conversation one day, about the current political disturbance, as I was cleaning his room. As the next few days came, whenever your Dad would see me, he would have a concerned look, newspaper in hand, and a word to or two to share with me. I also seen the love he had for your Mom. So loving seeing them share their “own” table for dinner. I could go on and on sharing precious memories. Yes, your Dad touched my heart! Cherish all the beautiful memories you have. Until we can chat again David, Fly High…
Arlene Zimmerman says
Dear Betty and family,
You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of Dave. May God give you the courage, strength and will to go forward in the days, weeks and months ahead.
Sincerely, Arlene Zimmerman
Donna Seller says
We will fondly remember Dave and the Jensen family as our good next door neighbors for many years. We are thinking of all of you and extend our sincerest sympathy.
The Coles Family