ELMO – Ted (Edwin C.) Jensen passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at the age of 93. He was born July 4, 1922 to Edward C. Jensen and Maude Eden.
Ted grew up on farms in the Cleveland/Elmo area and married Elva Oviatt on April 17,1943. He proudly served his country as a paratrooper during World War II and returned to live and work on his farm and in the coal mines. He finished his mining career working in the Hiawatha mine.
Ted is survived by his children: Brent (Lorna), Vicki (Randy), Pete (Claudia), and Anne, his brothers Glen and Roy, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Ted is preceded in death by his wife Elva, his daughter Connie, and siblings Harriet, Annette, Ike, Leora, Lindora, Bill, Beth, and Fred.
Ted requested that there not be a funeral nor viewing so a graveside services with military honors will be held at the Cleveland Cemetery on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 11 a.m. Services are in the care of Fausett Mortuary. Friends and family may sign the guest book and share memories of Ted at www.fausettmortuary.com.
Ted (Edwin C.) Jensen
"Ted (Edwin C.) Jensen"