Ronald Edward

Jensen

Ronald Edward Jensen, 81, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, with family at his son's home in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Ron was known for his kindness and willingness to help anyone who called on him.  His dry sense of humor always brought a laugh to the room. Ron will be missed by all.

Ron served his country in the United States Army for 3 years as an Air Defense Radar Repairman.  He served one tour in Vietnam and made it home.  He left the service as a Specialist Five.  His favorite memory of his time in the U.S. Army, was water skiing on the river in Vietnam.

Preceded in death by his wife, Claudia Jensen and granddaughter Marquisha Wiley

Survived by his children David and spouse Jenna, Mary and spouse Milton, Beth and spouse Kevin; his grandchildren: Aundrea, Kevaugh, Brandon and spouse Erika, Milton, Sean, Alyssa, Jodi and spouse Clayton, Jenny, Jordan and spouse Jerelyn, John and spouse Kaitlynn; and his great grandchildren: Mikey, Zander, Millie, Wesley, Kylee, Cole, Karleigh, Hudson, Jake, Raven and Johnny Ray.  His best "fur" buddy, Mickey.

A heartfelt thank you to Falls Funeral Home, Healing Hands, Hospice and the United Regional Hospital 4th and 5th Floors Nurses and staff

A Celebration of Life will be held on July 14, 2026, from 5-8:00pm at the Loyal Order of Moose 1088, 5927 Concord Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota 5506.

A Funeral Service will be held on July 15, 2026, at 9:00am at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.  There will be a Full Military Honors burial, and with his wife, Claudia Jensen, will be on the same day.

Ron will be remembered for many things, but two things that stand out towards the end are: What he loved and will never quit loving were three things in this world, Claudia, cigarettes and liquor.  And no matter what he was doing or what time of day it was, it was always "5 o'clock somewhere".