Mildred Jensen
November 19, 1934 ~ November 16, 2024
Born in:
Rural Colesburg, Iowa
Resided in:
Decorah, Iowa
Mildred Jensen age 89 formerly of New Hampton died Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Aase Haugen Senior Services in Decorah surrounded by family.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM Saturday November 23rd at First United Methodist Church in Decorah.
Hugeback Funeral Home & Crematory in New Hampton have been entrusted with arrangements.
Mildred was born at home on the farm near Colesburg, Iowa, on November 19, 1934, the youngest of five children of Clarence and Irene Hartbeck. She spent her childhood working with her family on the farm and developed a love for cooking. After graduating from Colesburg High School in 1952, Millie enrolled at Iowa State Teachers College (now UNI), graduating in 1956 with a teaching degree.
In August 1957, Millie married Lawrence Jensen at a country church near her childhood home. Lawrence and Millie shared 67 years of marriage together. They raised three sons finding their greatest joy in family time together. They shared passions for gardening, the preservation of homegrown food, and family meals.
While caring for family was always her first commitment, “Mrs. Jensen” was a lifelong educator. She taught Home Economics for several years in Iowa, Illinois, and Georgia before pausing her career when her first son was born in 1962. Millie earned a Masters degree in Library Science in 1985 and began a second phase of her career as the librarian at New Hampton High School. Her love for reading was shared with countless students during her nine years as a school librarian.
Millie was a lifelong United Methodist and a member of First United Methodist Church in New Hampton for 50 years. Her faith was a constant in her life and her church community was an important grounding for her.
Mildred is survived by her husband, Lawrence, and three sons: Chris (Sheral) of Iowa City, Eric (Julie) of Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, and Jon (Rachel) of Decorah, as well as eight grandchildren: Isaac, Joshua, Alex, Mara, Annika, Tim, Sylvia and Lily.
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Our sympathy Lawrence and to all the family.
May all the best memories bring you comfort and peace. Rest in the Lord Millie.
Sincerely,
Louise and Donn Harris
We were so saddened to hear of Millie’s death. Our condolences to you and your family, Lawrence. May fond memories of your life together sustain you in the days ahead.
Carolyn and Dan Shaw
Sincere condolences to the whole Jensen family! Millie was such a sweet soul! I’m sure she was welcomed thru heavens gates with open arms!
May you find comfort in her memory!
Our deepest sympathies to Lawrence and the entire Jensen family. Millie will be remembered always as a very kind person.
Lawrence and family you have our deepest sympathy.
Lawrence and family, my sympathy to all of you upon the passing of Millie. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss of your loved one.
My deepest sympathy Lawrence , for your loss of your beloved Millie.
Sincerely,
Pat Martin
Dear Jon, Rachel, and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. May her memory be for a blessing.
Amy Weldon
Jon and family, My sincere sympathy to you all. May wonderful memories comfort you at this time. Peace, Rene’ Donlan
Our sympathy to Lawrence, Jon & Rachel, and the rest of the family. Her memory will live on although we will all miss seeing Millie. Peace to all.
Rich & Penny Leake
Dear Larry, Jon, Rachel, Sylvia, Lily, and the whole Jensen family,
We are so sorry to hear of Millie’s death. She was a gentle soul, a wonderful devoted partner to Larry, and surely a fine mother and grandmother. We will miss her quiet, loving presence.
Carol Gilbertson and Mark Z. Muggli
Dear Mr. Jensen,
My sincere condolences to you and your family in the passing of your wife and families mother.
Her importance in your lives will be with you always.
Lawrence and family, I am sorry for your loss. Millie was a very pleasant lady.
You have my sympathy.
Geri Oltrogge and family.
Dear Larry, Jon, and the Jensen family,
My deepest condolences to, and prayers for you as you grieve the loss of Mrs. Jensen.
Sincerely,
Ed Andereck
Our sympathy to Lawrence and his family for your loss. Millie was such a sweet lady.
While community members recognized Mrs. Jensen from church or functions, I remember you both from New Hampton High School. There was never anyone so efficient and fastidious who could help you find just what you needed when you needed it. She was so adept at her job; you both were…May memories bring you comfort and peace.
Lawrence and family. Will miss Millie’s cookies, coffee, and conversations over the past 50 years. She can now rest in peace. Larry Fain
Sending prayers to you Lawrence and your family. Millie was so gracious, interesting and always kind❤️ May she rest in eternal peace.
David n Terry Utterback
Dear Larry and family,
Our hearts were saddened when Becky and I discovered Millie had passed. You and Millie were such good friends during our time at UNI together. You were the ideal role models for two young newlyweds from Ohio. We remember being so thrilled when you asked us to stay with Chris and Eric when Jon was born.
May your memories of Millie and your 67 years together sustain you and your family during this time. Our prayers are with you.