Obituary for Larry Phillip Jensen
Larry Phillip Jensen, Age 73 of Wellston, formerly of Kent City died April 12, 2019 at his home.
He was born on October 3, 1945 in Irons, Michigan the son of the late Joseph & Adele (Miller) Jensen. He served in the United States Army from 1967-1969 in Vietnam, receiving a Purple Heart. On August 5, 1967 he married Sherry Lee Snyder at the Methodist Church in Manistee.
Larry had been employed for 42 years as a die setter at Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company in Grand Rapids, retiring in 2010. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, attending his grandkids events, and visiting with neighbors and friends on his “Old Wooden Bench.”
He is survived by his wife; Sherry, a son; Jason of Newaygo, his daughter; Gina (Bryan) Denhof and their children Dylan & Carley of Kent City, MI, sisters; Patsy Riggs & Peggy (Bill) Serbenta, brothers; Donald (Liz) Jensen, John Jensen, & Terry (Vicki) Jensen, brother-in-law; Randy (Sandra) Snyder, and many nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by a brother Robert & his wife Yvonne, a sister-in-law; Laurie Jensen, and brother-in-law; Frank Riggs.
Honoring his wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no services.
Those who wish to make a memorial contribution may do so towards “Tight Lines For Troops” in Manistee.
Please visit Larry’s personal page of memories at www.oakgrovefh.com to share a story or photo. Arrangements by the Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Manistee.
He was born on October 3, 1945 in Irons, Michigan the son of the late Joseph & Adele (Miller) Jensen. He served in the United States Army from 1967-1969 in Vietnam, receiving a Purple Heart. On August 5, 1967 he married Sherry Lee Snyder at the Methodist Church in Manistee.
Larry had been employed for 42 years as a die setter at Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company in Grand Rapids, retiring in 2010. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, attending his grandkids events, and visiting with neighbors and friends on his “Old Wooden Bench.”
He is survived by his wife; Sherry, a son; Jason of Newaygo, his daughter; Gina (Bryan) Denhof and their children Dylan & Carley of Kent City, MI, sisters; Patsy Riggs & Peggy (Bill) Serbenta, brothers; Donald (Liz) Jensen, John Jensen, & Terry (Vicki) Jensen, brother-in-law; Randy (Sandra) Snyder, and many nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by a brother Robert & his wife Yvonne, a sister-in-law; Laurie Jensen, and brother-in-law; Frank Riggs.
Honoring his wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no services.
Those who wish to make a memorial contribution may do so towards “Tight Lines For Troops” in Manistee.
Please visit Larry’s personal page of memories at www.oakgrovefh.com to share a story or photo. Arrangements by the Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Manistee.