Gaylen Walter Jensen Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gaylen Walter Jensen of Mankato, Minnesota, who passed away on June 12, 2025, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gaylen Walter Jensen to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Jensen and Grace Verdeck Jensen; his granddaughters, Jessica Johnson and Emily Michels; his great grandchild McKaila Ladd; and his brother Richard Jensen.
He is survived by: his children, Deb Michels of Bloomington, MN, Dan (Jerri Jensen), Denise Johnson (Ed Fahey) of Franklin, MN, Doug (Dawn Jensen), Dennis Jensen of Marshall, MN and Dean Jensen (Kate Kenefick) of Letts, IA; his grandchildren, Josh, Annie, Maria, Danialle, Cassandra, Ryan, Kami, Amber, Hannah, Noah, Jonah, Nick and Joe; his siblings, Luella Gustafson of Luverne, MN, Ken Jensen of Anoka, MN and Ron (Char Jensen); and his sister-in-law Mary Jensen of Brandon, SD. He is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 16th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Tuesday, June 17th 2025 at 9:30 AM at the First Reformed Church (2548 Ironwood Ave, Slayton, MN 56172). A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 17th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location.
