Charles was born in St. Croix Falls to parents Russel and Mildred (Lee) Jensen. He helped his dad and mom raise mink, as well as farm with horses. Charles loved the outdoors and loved to work. He spent many years as a union plumber out of Local 34 in St. Paul. He also owned a mechanic shop and multiple other entrepreneurial businesses. He loved to make wood for home heating and to work with his skidster, dump truck, and backhoe. Many landscapes and driveways were shaped by his keen eye.

He was an avid hunter (deer, elk, moose and all kinds of birds) and loved fishing in the St. Croix River and to travel up to the family land and cabin at Lake Onaman in Ontario, Canada. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, Carol, antique furniture and cars. He loved to visit and “make a long story short”.But what he loved most was his family. He was loved and will dearly be missed by all. He was a great husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother-in-law and uncle.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Carol Jensen (Doucette); son, David Jensen; daughters, Lori Harvey and Kathy (Joe) Thompson; grandsons, Russell, Patrick and James Jensen, and Joe L. Thompson; granddaughters, Cindy (Justin) Morris, Jessica (Anthony Dueholm) Thompson, Ariel (Josh) Flug, and Tearran (Andrew) Hess; 12 great-grandchildren; numerous brother and sister-in-laws; and cherished nephews and nieces.

He is preceded in death by his mother and father and sister Barbara (Jensen) Creuzer.

Funeral services for Charles will take place 11:00 AM Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the Alliance Church of the Valley in St. Croix Falls, WI. Visitation two hours prior. Burial to follow at the St. Croix Falls Cemetery, in St. Croix Falls.

Last Update: Feb 09, 2025 1:25 pm CST