Robert Earl Jensen, age 96 of Modale, Iowa, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
Robert, the fourth of eleven children, was born January 1, 1928, to George and Sigrid (Berg) Jensen in Crescent, Iowa. He left school after the 6th grade to stay home and help the family work on the farm. In his 20’s he purchased his own farm north of Logan, Iowa.
Robert married Betty Joann Miller on March 7, 1954, they had one daughter Peggy, before Joann passed away. Robert then met Florence Porter, and they married on July 6, 1963. To this union five children were born, Earl, Janice, Gary, Twila, and Audrey. Robert continued farming, helping farmers in the Logan area for the next 27 years before moving his family to Modale, Iowa. Life in Modale was a little different for Robert. Instead of farming, he picked up the knack for scraping metals and whatever else he could do to keep busy and put food on the table.
At 96 years young, Robert was not a sit-still kind of guy, he took every opportunity he could to get out and stay busy. He had to always be tinkering with something, working in the garden or just simply cooking pancakes for the neighbor’s dog Titan that he really took a liking to. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and going to auctions or sale barns in his free time. Robert would also play the harmonica for the kids and grandkids. He loved telling jokes to anyone who would listen. Robert really enjoyed spending time with his family, especially the grandkids and great grandkids.
Remaining to cherish his memory are his children Peggy, Earl, Janice, Gary, and Audrey, 15 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren, brother Marvin and sister Geraldine.
Preceding him in death are his spouses Betty Joann Jensen and Florence Audrey Jensen, daughter Twila Jensen, and 2 grandchildren John, and Maria Pehanich.
Memorials can be directed to the family.
Visitation will be held 5:00p.m-7:00p.m Monday, September 2, 2024 at Logan Memorial Chapel in Logan, Iowa.
Funeral Service will be 1:00p.m Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Logan Memorial Chapel.
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My prayers are with you if you need anything let me know love CC
My condolences. My Mom and Wayne were friends, so I spent a little time at the farm. Robert and Wayne and sometimes Mern would play music. I just heard of Roberts passing and felt bad I was just getting word. My sincere sympathy to Peggy, earl , Gary and Audrey. RIP Robert..you’ve earned your wings
Prayers and hugs so sorry 96 years that’s a good life and he’ll be watching over all you guys so sorry
Your father was a kind guy. He loved his family so much. RIP Robert fly high.
John and Leia Johnsen and family
So sorry!! Uncle Robert will be missed! I have so many memories out on the farm and lots of good old stories sitting around the fire. Hugs n prayers to all the family!!
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