Dennis Edwin Jenson

***RESCHEDULED TIME: 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 12, Funeral start time with visitation from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

Dennis Edwin Jenson, 77, Fisher, Minnesota and formerly of Manvel, North Dakota, died Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at home. 

Dennis Edwin Jenson, the son of Edwin and Anna (Edinger) Jenson, was born January 8, 1942 at Minot, North Dakota.  Dennis was raised and educated at Minot.  He married Sherrill Thompson on April 22, 1960 at Norwich, North Dakota.  They lived in Minot, Cheyenne, WY, and Grand Forks, ND before moving to Manvel, North Dakota in 1973.  Dennis began his career in the HVAC field in 1962.   Dennis was a partner in D&D Heating and Sheet Metal for many years until he retired.  His wife Sherrill died on February 6, 2002.  On May 15, 2004 he married Karen Landeis.  They lived at Manvel, ND, Erskine, ND, and Larimore, ND.  Karen died on September 19, 2018. 

Dennis enjoyed golf, softball, boating, pool, and was a Golden Glove Boxer.  He loved going to rummage sales and auction sales, and especially enjoyed antiques.     Dennis volunteered with  Habitat for Humanity and was an instrumental volunteer in the construction of Trinity Lutheran Church at Manvel, donating many hours of his time.  He also hand made light fixtures for Cross Roads Range.

Dennis is survived by his children, Brad (Merry) Jenson, Manvel, ND, Tracy LaCourseire , Erskine, MN, and Garret (Nancy) Jenson, Fisher, MN;  6 grandchildren, Heidi, Amy, BreAnna, Trevor, Tim and Bryce, 5 great-grandchildren, Logan, Emily, Wesson, Wyatt, and Maverick;  a sister, Ruby Flowers, Sherman, TX.  He was preceded in death by his parents;  his wives, Sherrill and Karen;   brothers Richard and Morris;  and a sister, Beatrice Schwind.

***RESCHEDULED TIME: 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 12, Funeral start time with visitation from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

Interment will be in Memorial Park North Cemetery, Grand Forks.