Wayne L. Jenson, 84, of Burlington, passed away Monday, Nov. 18, 2019 at Aurora Medical Center in Burlington.
Wayne was born on June 3, 1935 in Wausau to Charles and Anne (nee Peterson) Jenson. His early life was spent in Wausau where he graduated from Wausau East High School and the University of Wisconsin. He served in the Army under the Critical Skills Act. In 1961 in Stoughton, he was united in marriage to Phebe Gray. Following marriage, they made there home in Palmyra for five years before moving to Burlington for the past 54 years. Phebe preceded him in death on Oct. 13, 2007.
Wayne worked as a high school science teacher for the Burlington School District. He taught for five years in Palmyra and 33 years at Burlington before retiring in 1997. He was a member of Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ and Acacia Fraternity. He also volunteered at the Burlington School Forest for 20 years.
Wayne is survived by his son, Aaron Jenson; siblings, Doris (Mickey) Pierzchalski and Bob (Jackie) Jenson; and brother-in-law, Bernie Koln. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother Roger (Shirley) Jenson, and sister-in-law, Sandra Koln.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ.
Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. Well-wishers may visit www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com.
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