Walter “Bud” Jensen Jr., 90

Published 7:07 am Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Walter  “Bud” Jensen Jr., 90, a lifelong Hayfield, Minnesota, area farmer, died on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, of natural causes at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary’s Campus – Rochester.

Walter Jensen Jr was born on June 8, 1928, in Hayfield to Walter Sr. and Marie (Hagen) Jensen. He grew up on the family farm, attended rural school and began farming with his family. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving for four years, including duty overseas in Japan and in Korea during the Korean Conflict. Walter was married to Florence Ahlgran on Aug. 18, 1951, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hayfield. Following their marriage, the couple lived on the Jensen Family Farm where they raised their family and farmed for over 60 years. Bud was a lifelong farmer and was also a good carpenter/handyman for family and neighbors. He was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church and Hayfield American Legion Post 330. Bud enjoyed hunting and fishing in his younger years and watching old westerns on T.V. He was a John Wayne fan and followed the Vikings. He enjoyed time spent with Florence and his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Bud is survived by his wife, Florence; children, Allen of Mankato, Minnesota, Steven (Chris) of Garrison, Minnesota, Michelle (Joe) Dahlby of Bemidji, Minnesota, and Lori (Chris) Mein of Roseville, Minnesota; nine grandchildren, Rachel Jensen, Nick (Crystal) Jensen, Katie (Andy) Quarfoth, Megan (Jeremy) Fogelson, Andrew (Cori) Dahlby, Mara (Paul) Turner, Anna Mein, Joe Mein and Hannah Mein; 11 great-grandchildren, Charlotte, Georgiana, Sophia, Cecelia, Caleb, Clare, Saul, Thad, Matthew, Luke and Colin; sister, Doris Vitelli of Elmhurst, Illinois; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters; and three brothers.                      

In keeping with Bud’s wishes, no services are planned at this time. Burial and a committal service will take place at a later date at the State Veteran’s Cemetery in Preston, Minnesota. Arrangements are with Griffin-Gray Funeral Home in Stewartville, Minnesota. Condolences are welcome at www.griffin-gray.com.