George Olaf Jensen

Sep 30th, 1928 - Oct 20th, 2020
8 Guests

Service:

Private Committal Services

George Olaf Jensen, age 92, of Herrin, passed away at 10:42am on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Parkway Manor in Marion

George was born on September 30, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Hans Muller and Grethe (Josdal) Jensen. He married Rose Marie Colp in Cairo, IL on June 30, 1956. She preceded him in death on March 9, 2017.

George was a graduate of Marion Township High School, and completed two years of study at Southern Illinois Normal University in Carbondale.  He joined Central Illinois Public Service Co. (CIPS) in 1948 as a lighting engineer before becoming the District Superintendent in the Herrin office in 1954.  He retired from CIPS in 1993. 

George served in the United States Marine Corps. at the rank of Sergeant during the Korean War.  He was a former member of the Elks Club, a freemason, and served as Treasurer of the Herrin Rotary Club for many years.  He was also a long-time member of the First Christian Church in Herrin.

Survivors include his son- Eric and Marie Jensen of Herrin
Daughter- Caroline and Greg Phillips of Ames, Iowa

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and sister- Lillian Higgerson.

Private committal services will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery in Carterville.  Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is assisting the family with final arrangements. 

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8 Guestbook Messages

  • Guest: Venita Brafford

    From: Herrin, Illinois

    Date: October 21, 2020

    Eric and Caroline, I am so sorry to hear that your Dad passed away. He was my husbands boss at CIPS for many years. My husband is Willard Brafford and all the guys called him “Brad”. He passed away in 2003. You have my deepest sympathy.

  • Guest: Fran (Fietsam) Russell

    From: paducah, Kentucky

    Date: October 22, 2020

    George & I were comfirmed at Zion together, graduated from high school together. He was always a joy to be with. When I think of George I think of laughter

  • Guest: Karen Lundbom

    From: Normal, Illinois

    Date: October 22, 2020

    Eric and Marie….my thoughts are with you and your family. may he Rest In Peace.

  • Guest: Widney Hawthorne

    From: San Diego , California

    Date: October 22, 2020

    Dear Caroline and Eric,
    So many fond memories of visiting you in Herrin and your wonderful parents!
    What kind, caring souls they were!
    So sorry for your loss and hope their loving memories and the comfort of family and friends will comfort you at this difficult time.
    Love and sympathy,
    Widney Walker Hawthorne

  • Guest: Bruce Henley

    From: Naperville , Illinois

    Date: October 23, 2020

    Eric and Caroline;
    So sorry to hear of your Dads passing-
    Such a great guy with wonderful sense of
    humor… many memories…
    So sorry for your loss.

  • Guest: Gina & Larry Tischer

    From: Gilberts, Illinois

    Date: October 23, 2020

    Eric, Marie & family - Larry & I are so sad to hear the news of your Fathers passing. We hope that all of your memories and knowing he is at peace gives you some sense of comfort. We send our deepest sympathies and All our Love ❤

  • Guest: David Fanning

    From: Herrin, Illinois

    Date: October 24, 2020

    My mom, Jackie Fanning, worked with your dad at CIPS. When mom passed in ’09, your dad came up to me at the visitation and said “I’m sure you have no idea who I am.” I said I sure do Mr Jensen. We stood and talked for several minutes about the good ‘ol CIPS days. Your dad was a wonderful gentleman. My sympathies and prayers go out to your family.

  • Guest: Bruce Childers

    From: , Illinois

    Date: October 27, 2020

    Eric and Caroline,
    The world has lost a wonderful Christian man. George was always the same with his outgoing personality and sense of humor. He was a special person and we will miss him greatly. He and Rose Marie are together in the hands of God. You are in our prayers.
    Bruce and Margaret Childers