Cover photo for Wayne Jensen's Obituary
Wayne Jensen Profile Photo
1942 Wayne 2021

Wayne Jensen

March 23, 1942 — July 6, 2021

Wayne D. Jensen, 79, left us all with sad hearts and joyously entered the kingdom of heaven on July 6, 2021.

Memorial Service will be 11:00 am Saturday, July 17 at the Helke Funeral Home, 302 Spruce St. Wausau WI, with visitation beginning at 10:00am. Military honors will be provided immediately after the service at the funeral home.

Wayne was born March 23, 1942 in Rhinelander, WI to Donald and Mary (Ostrowski) Jensen. He graduated from Wausau High School and enlisted into the United States Marine Corps where he served his country as a flight mechanic and receiving awards for his marksmanship. Wayne worked at Marathon Electric and eventually for Wausau Motor Parts.

In 1966, Wayne married Betty Westberg, and together raised three children.

Wayne enjoyed hunting deer, trout fishing and camping with family most of his life. He was an avid football fan and in his early years used to dance the night away with Betty. He will be remembered for offering a few jokes when needed and having a big, gentle and warm heart beneath his quiet personality.

God Bless the memory and life of Wayne Jensen.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty; children, Laurie (Douglas) Nibarger of Rothschild, Sherry Kasprak of Weston and Rick (Katie Pavelski) Jensen of Hatley; grandchildren, Megan (Tomas Ruffer) Nibarger, Jay Nibarger, Cody (Ashlee) Kasprak and Samantha (Tyler Faber) Kasprak; great-grandchildren, Lyam, Jocelyn, Gracelyn and Isabella; sister, Kristin (Gary) Passow of Wausau and many other relatives and friends.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; baby Jensen and a brother, Jay Jensen.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Wayne Jensen, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Saturday, July 17, 2021

10:00am - 11:00 pm (Central time)

Helke Funeral Home and Cremation Service

302 Spruce St, Wausau, WI 54401

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Memorial Service

Saturday, July 17, 2021

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

Helke Funeral Home and Cremation Service

302 Spruce St, Wausau, WI 54401

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 65

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree