Kenneth Jenson

Kenneth “Ken” Paul Jenson, age 73, of Madison Lake passed away on March 24, 2022.

Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. The family prefers memorials be given to VINE or BENCHS. The service will be livestreamed and available at www.mankatomortuary.com.

Ken was born on June 20, 1948 to Ingvild and Irene (Hassing) Jenson in Mankato. He married Candy Curtis on June 20, 1969, in Mankato.

Ken was an electrician for Local Union 343 for 34 years. He loved hunting, fishing, living at Lake Washington and spending time in his garage. There was nothing broken that he could not fix. Ken loved telling stories and spending time with and cooking for friends. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially with his devoted wife of 52 years, Candy. Ken was a nice guy who would do anything to help a friend or a stranger.

Ken is survived by his wife, Candy; children, Paul (Jen) Jenson of Hastings and Tracy (Joe Metraus) Jenson of Cottage Grove; grandchildren, Madeline and Derek Poncin; as well as his loyal companion, CeCe and grand-dogs, Truman, Trinket, Ruby, and Rex; sisters, Mary Johnston and Chris Bode; brother, David Jenson; and Candy’s siblings and their families.

He was preceded in death by his parents and in-laws, Larry and Nan Curtis. 

The live stream link below is a complimentary service provided by Mankato Area Funeral Homes.

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