Submitted by: Dan Rich

Robert M. Jensen

Oct. 12, 1931 -- Nov. 22, 2005

South Bend Tribune 11/24/2005

OSCEOLA -- Robert M. Jensen, 74, of 609 W. Adams Street, died at 8:23 a.m. Tuesday (November 22, 2005) in his home. He was born on October 12, 1931, in Lakeville, Indiana, to James Peter and Madelene (Hodson) Jensen.

He married Shelda L. Kuneff on May 16, 1959, in Osceola, Indiana. She survives, along with one son, David P. (Kim) Jensen of Nappanee, Indiana; one daughter, Susan L. Jensen of Indianapolis, Indiana; and one granddaughter, Renee L. Jensen of Nappanee, Indiana. Also surviving are two brothers, Larry L. (Carol) Jensen of Lakeville, Indiana, and James R. (Barbara) Jensen of Charlevoix, Michigan.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday in Zimmerman-Inman Funeral Home, Osceola Chapel, 1109 Lincoln Way West, Osceola, where services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday. Rev. Brian Beeks of Osceola United Methodist Church will officiate. Cremation will take place at Elkhart Cremation Services, and burial will be held at a later date at Fairview Cemetery in Mishawaka.

Mr. Jensen retired in 1994 from Shafer Gear Works in South Bend where he was employed as a truck driver. He worked part-time for the past five years at Clean Sweep Custodial Service in Mishawaka. He graduated in 1949 from Lakeville High School. He was a member of Osceola United Methodist Church and helped start The Council Oaks Woodcarvers Club. He also enjoyed playing golf, and restoring old cars and tractors. Bob was a Navy veteran serving in the Korean Conflict. Memorial contributions may be made to the Osceola United Methodist Church, 431 N. Beech Road, Osceola, IN 46561.