Edwin Jensen Jr.

Edwin H. Jensen, 67, of Atlantic, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

Edwin Herman Jensen Jr. was born September 18, 1949, in Carroll, Iowa, to Edwin Herman and Norabelle (Christensen) Jensen. He grew up in Exira and graduated from Exira High School in 1967. He moved to Atlantic in 1968 and has lived there since.

He worked in the construction business for 38 years, was a supervisor for Abild and also drove a truck for Walnut Grove.

He married Edwina McLeary April 28, 1979, in Atlantic, Iowa. He was a member of the Eagles Club. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling to Deadwood, SD, Myrtle Beach, FL, Okoboji, IA and vacationing in general.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his sister, Connie Walters of Exira, IA; and his brothers-in-law, Paul Walters of Atlantic, IA and Joseph W. McLeary Baltimore, MD.

Edwin is survived by his wife, Edwina Jensen of Atlantic, IA; daughters, Gina (Dave) Wesson of Omaha, NE, Tammy Kirk of Griswold, IA and Becky (Aaron) Brandwein of Springfield, MO; brother, Gary (Elaine) Jensen of Atlantic, IA; grandchildren, Dustin and Cheyenne Kirk of Tulsa, OK and Jared Hood of Fort Carson, CO; nephews, Jason (Tammy) Jensen of Elk Horn, IA and Scott (Amber) Jensen of Atlantic, IA; his close friend, Brian Falk of Omaha, NE; and great-nieces/nephews, cousins and many close friends.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2017, at Hockenberry Family Care in Atlantic, Iowa.