Virgil Jensen

Virgil Jensen, 91 of Battle Lake died Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the Battle Lake Good Samaritan Society. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at First Lutheran Church in Battle Lake with Pastor Caleb Larson officiating. Military Honors Minnesota National Guard. Visitation was 5-7 p.m. Monday, March 19 at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home with a Masonic Service at 7 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life.

Virgil Arnold Jensen was born October 21, 1926 in Wyndmere, North Dakota the son of Grant M. and Jennie (Christensen) Jensen. He was baptized in Wyndmere, and grew up in Wyndmere and by Otter Tail Lake. Virgil attended the Amor School and then the Battle Lake High School.  He served in the US Navy and US Army during World War II and Korea, and was discharged in 1950.

Virgil and Donagene Meader were married June 8, 1951 at her parent’s farm by Dent by Rev. Ahlstrom.  After their marriage, they lived in Kansas City, Missouri; Alexandria, Minnesota and since 1957 have made their home in Battle Lake. Virgil had worked as a mechanic in Fergus Falls, Kansas City, Missouri; Alexandria and Battle Lake.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, making knives, restoring antique outboard motors and restoring old wood boats. Virgil spent a considerable amount of time volunteering for community service groups, missions and he also served as a father figure for many.

Virgil was a member of American Legion Post #289 in Battle Lake, the Masonic Lodge #99 in Fergus Falls, past member of the Battle Fire Department, Battle Lake Am-bulance and Vikingland Snowmobile Club.

He is survived by his wife, Donna; daughter, Susan R. Jensen of Fargo; son, Phil (Michelle) Jensen of Ottertail; grandsons, Zach Jensen of Fargo and Grant (Nina) Jensen of Fargo; 3 great-grandchildren, Hailey, Brooklyn and Daxton; by numerous relatives and friends.

Virgil was preceded in death by his son Mark; parents and brother, Vern.