Obituary of Gretchen Bertha Hattie Jensen
Gretchen Bertha Hattie Jensen
Of Waukesha, passed away peacefully at her son's home while surrounded by her
loving family on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at the age of 95 years. Gretchen was
born in Ixonia, WI on February 22, 1917, the daughter of Edward and Marie
Serafina (nee Dolles) Schmidt. She married Roland G. Jensen on May 20, 1937.
Gretchen worked at McCoy's and the old Waukesha Walgreens where she ran the
cosmetics department for over 20 years. She taught knitting at the Schuetze
Building and she won many first place prizes for her knitting and sewing at the
Wisconsin State Fair. Gretchen was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in
Waukesha for over 74 years. She had a passion for travelling, cooking and
canning. Gretchen will always be remembered for her incredible character. More
than anything, she loved to spend time with her family.
Gretchen will be dearly missed by her children, Sally Tolbert of New Berlin and
David (Patricia) Jensen of Wauwatosa; her daughter-in-law, Carole Jensen of
Waukesha; her grandchildren, Brian Tolbert, Jill Jensen, Craig Jensen and Jack
Jensen Jr.; her great-grandchildren, Ali Gill, Katya Tolbert, Pieter Tolbert, Lauren
Jensen and Nicholas Jensen; her sister, Tillie Orgas (who is 101 years old) of
Waukesha; and many other family and friends. Gretchen was preceded in death
by her husband of 71 years, Roland; her son, Jack Jensen; and her
granddaughter, Brenda Tolbert.
A visitation for Gretchen will be from 10:00 AM until the 11:30 AM funeral service
on Monday, May 14, 2012 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 300 Carroll St.,
Waukesha, WI 53186. The Reverend Gary Liedtke will officiate the service.
Entombment will be at Prairie Home Cemetery in Waukesha.
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