Gregg R. Jensen Sr., age 65, of Friendship, Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in Lacrosse, Wisconsin.
Graveside services with military honors will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday, October 3, 2021, at the Mt. Repose Cemetery in Friendship. A celebration of life will follow at Who Cares Bar.
Gregg was born September 9, 1955, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin to William and Mildred (Dales) Jensen. He served in the United States Marine Corps from April of 1985 until he was honorably discharged in April of 1988. Gregg married Sherry Russ on January 29, 1986, in Chula Vista, California. He retired from the Oxford Federal Correctional Institution in July 2008.
Gregg enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, telling jokes while enjoying a cold beer at Who Cares and cheering for his beloved Raiders.
Gregg was preceded in death by his wife Sherry, mother Mildred and father William. Brothers Bill, Terry and Doug, and his sister Cheryl.
Survivors include his son Gregg (Cassy) Jensen Jr., son Kyle Jensen, daughter Nicole Kerr, grandchildren Alexis, Tatum, Lilyanna, Timothy, Emilie, and Natalie. He is further survived by many nieces and nephews.
Rest easy brother. I’m glad we got to reconnect a few months ago. Prayers to you and you family
Rest easy my friend, I’ll never forget your jokes that you told, the many memories I have of you. You were/are an exceptional person. One I’ll never forget. Fly high
Greg was one of a kind we had so much fun at rock fest and who cares he was just a awesome person iam so going to miss him his wit was remarkable he made me laugh so hard every time we were together rest in peace brother
You will be missed by all who ever came in contact with you. You were a terrific person. I have known you since we were kids and will never forget the day you saved my life when I could have drowned. We (Steve,Laura, you and I) had many fun evenings ice skating .
I will miss you brother! I have many memories of our days at the joint but the memories of our days outside of that place are the ones I will remember forever. Take care road dog until we meet again Flute Man G RIP!
He suffered the loss of so many loved ones now is reunited RIP . Prayers and sympathy to those remaining who now grieve the loss of his life here on earth
The Staff of the Juneau County Veterans Service Office are sorry to learn of the loss of your loved one Gregg Jensen, Sr and wish to express our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Gregg served his country nobly and no words can express this Country’s gratitude for his service.
Our Condolences,
The Schantz’s
Gregg was old school and a solid friend and coworker! Gonna miss him but will always feel his presence and garner strength from that. Rest in peace my brother and Patriot! Heart felt prayers and condolences from the Downing family💯🙏🇺🇸
Gregg always greeted us with a smile whenever we saw him at Who Cares. His love for music was apparent as well. Our thoughts are with the family & his friends who loved him dearly.
‘Til Valhalla Marine….. Semper Fidelis…..
So much fun to be around..always happy & if he cared about you, you knew it…Heartbroken for all who cared, loved and were family with him..hugs
I worked with Gregg, great man learned alot from him, he will be missed condoleces to the family
In the short time I knew Gregg he always brought a smile to my face. He always had the best advise…even though some of it was a little off the wall. I’ll never forget the words he said to me one day… live you’re life to the fullest. You never know what tomorrow will bring. And always live your life with love in it everyday. He will be truly missed. Fly high.
Thinking of you all. He was a great man.