Richard “Dick” H. Jensen, age 87, passed away peacefully May 15, 2023, surrounded by family at the Good Samaritan Society, Waukon from complications of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. At his request, there will be no funeral services. A private family burial will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the McGregor Historical Society, 256 Main Street, McGregor, IA 52157 and to the Harpers Ferry Fire & Rescue Squad, 1050 Great River Road, Harpers Ferry, IA 52146. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is handling arrangements.
Richard Harvey Jensen was born January 26, 1936 in West Branch to Parvin J. and Mabel (Christensen) Jensen. The family moved to Cedar Rapids in 1946. Dick attended Cleveland Grade School and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1953. He graduated from Iowa State College in civil engineering in 1958. While attending Iowa State, he was a member of the Air Force ROTC Rifle Team and a member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity.