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Greg A. Jensen Obituary – 5/13/2018


Greg Allan Jensen, age 56, of Corvuso, died Sunday, May 13, 2018, at his home.

A memorial service will take place Friday, June 1 at 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, with interment of the urn at a later date.

There will be a one-hour visitation prior to the service at the church.

Greg was boron July 30, 1961, in Springfield, MN, the son of Lowell and Carol (Jacobsen) Jensen/Otto. He grew up in Springfield, and attended elementary school there until the age of 9, when his family moved to Hutchinson. He graduated from the Hutchinson High School in 1979.

Greg was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.

He was united in marriage to Denise Elaine Lewerenz in February of 1986, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. The couple made their home in Hutchinson.

Greg was employed as a truck driver for many years, before being employed in quality control at Hutchinson Technology for 20 years. He had even traveled to Thailand in 2014, for his job. He moved to Corvuso, where he has since made his home.

Greg loved to spend time woodworking, riding motorcycle, fishing, and deer hunting. He was a marvelous cook, who wasn’t afraid to try new recipes or new food.

He enjoyed camping and had spent many weekends at pioneer historical reenactments; and was a member of the South Fork Renegades.

Greg loved his granddaughter with his whole heart and was looking forward to celebrating her birthday.

He is survived by his daughter, Amber Jensen (Trevor Burkholder) of Hutchinson; granddaughter Thea Burkholder of Hutchinson; mother, Carol Jensen/Otto of Hutchinson; siblings David Jensen of Hutchinson, and Debbie (Dale) Crosby of Maplewood; step-brother Darrold Otto of Stewart; two nieces; six nephews; five great nieces; and one great nephew.

Greg was preceded in death by his father, Lowell Jensen; stepfather Arthur Otto; paternal and maternal grandparents; and a sister in law, Kay Jensen.

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