Elmer Merlin Jenson, 81, of Goodhue

Elmer Merlin Jenson, 81, of Goodhue, died on Saturday evening, June 27, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Elmer was born at home in rural Cannon Falls on Oct. 9, 1927, the son of Martin and Eza (Moorhouse) Jenson. He attended rural country school near Cannon Falls.

@death of veteran: At age 17, he enlisted with the U.S. Navy. He served during World War II from Oct. 22, 1945, until his honorable discharge on July 24, 1946. He later served during the Korean Conflict, from Oct. 24, 1950, until his honorable separation on Oct. 23, 1952.

@Normal: Elmer had married Irma Munson, and they later divorced. He married Beldora Gilje on Oct. 31, 1951. After her passing, Elmer married Constance "Connie" Mans on Dec. 22, 1973. He was employed at various jobs including Swift for 20 years, and NSP for over 18 years, when he retired. He was a member of the American Legion in Red Wing, and was a Mason. Elmer liked gardening, fishing, and deer hunting in his earlier years.

He is survived by his wife of over 35 years, Connie; children, David (Linda) Jenson of White Rock, Ken (Bonnie) Jenson of Pine Island, Kris (Pam) Jenson of Welch, Karine (Harry) 0tto of Welch, Kim (Dean) Osborn of Chester, Iowa, Kevin Jenson (fiancé, Amy Thorland) of Wanamingo, and Kurt Jenson (Tasha Seifert) of Zumbrota; 22 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren; sisters Betty (Othmar) Fox of Miesville, and Arlene (Russell) Qualle of Cannon Falls; half-brother Roger (Molly) Taube of Dennison; sisters-in-law, Shirley Jenson of Cannon Falls and Chris Jensen of Inver Grove Heights; brother-in-law Maynard Wells of Northfield; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wives Irma (Munson) Heitzig and Beldora Jenson; one great-grandchild and one great-great-grandchild; brothers Marlowe Jenson and Alton Jensen; sister Viola Wells; and half-brother Dennis Taube.

Funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Urland Lutheran Church, 6940 County 9 Blvd, Cannon Falls, with Pastor Dean Lundgren officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at the Wangen Prairie Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at Lundberg Funeral Home in Cannon Falls and one hour before the service Wednesday at the church. Active casketbearers will be sons, Kevin and Kurt Jenson, and grandsons, Benji Otto, Andy, Mike, Dave, Joe and Paul Jenson.

Arrangements by Lundberg Funeral Home in Cannon Falls. Online condolences may be directed to www.lundbergfuneral.com.

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