Verne Clarence Jensen

He was born in Ishpeming, MI, on September 19, 1940, to Grace and Ronald Jensen, also of Ishpeming.

He graduated from Ishpeming High School in 1956. He had a career with Michigan Department of Transportation as a surveyor, then traveled the country with his wife in their RV for several years. He was a talented carpenter and build the homes they lived in and many of the beautiful furnishing within. Verne is survived by his wife of 59 years, Donna, two daughters; Rhonda (Steve) Wright and LuAnne (Mike) Paquette, a son; Verne Jr., three grandchildren and a sister; Patricia (Roy) Minich.

He was predeceased by his parents; Ronald and Grace Jensen, brother; Ronald Jensen of Ishpeming and sister; Marilyn (Bruce) Hansen of Negaunee.