Jon Lawrence Jensen Sr.

May 18, 1941 — June 11, 2024

Howard

Jon Lawrence Jensen, Sr, age 83 of Howard, OH formerly of Manistee died Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Bennington Glen in Marengo, Ohio.

He was born on May 18, 1941 in Ludington, MI the son of the late Lawrence & Dawn (Bashaw) Jensen. He was a graduate of Ludington High School Class of 1959, and was a veteran of the United States Army. On August 5, 1967 he married Sharon Lea Erickson at Messiah Lutheran Church in Manistee.

Jon was a carpenter, having worked at Harbor Village in Manistee, retiring in 2003.

He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Danville, OH, and had been a member of the Jaycees. He enjoyed woodworking, camping, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife; Sharon Jensen, son; Jon Jr. (Andrea) Jensen, and grandchildren; Elizabeth Jensen and Jon Farris Jensen, and his brother; James (Judy) Jensen. Several nieces, nephews, & cousins also survive.

He was also preceded in death by his brother; Jerry Jensen, & sisters; Janet Dipple & Jeanne Zabihaylo.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Manistee with Pastor Mic Shriver officiating. Military Honors will follow. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 AM until time of service. Burial will be at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Manistee.

Please share a memory with the family at www.oagrovefh.com. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Manistee, MI.

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Wednesday, June 19, 2024

10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church

521 Cypress St, Manistee, MI 49660

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