Robert Jensen
Robert Jensen, age 79, of Bemidji, MN and formerly of Fosston, MN, passed away on Tuesday, October 20th, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 29th, at the Carlin Funeral Home in Fosston. Interment will be in Froen Cemetery, rural Fosston. Family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service on Thursday (29th) at the funeral home. Military honors will be provided by the Spring Lake V.F.W. Post #2759 of Lengby, MN and the Army National Guard Honors Team. Please wear your favorite sports team jersey to the service. Arrangements are with Carlin Family Funeral Service of Fosston and messages of condolence may be shared at www.carlinfuneral.com.
Robert Rudolph Jensen was born on July 8, 1947, in Fosston, Minnesota to parents Rudolph and Myra (Goldsmith) Jensen. He grew up in Fosston and graduated from Fosston High School in 1966. He entered the United States Army and was stationed in Vietnam, charged with doing reconnaissance for his unit. For his bravery in combat, he received a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. After receiving his honorable discharge, he returned home.
He worked various jobs throughout the years including as a truck driver and also in security at the Riviera Casino in Las Vegas. He was married to the love of his life, Shirley Benson Shimpa, on January 13, 2001. After their marriage, they lived in Fosston. In 2018, they moved to Bemidji to be closer to family.
Bob enjoyed watching sports on tv and watching his grandchildren play sports. He also enjoyed a trip to the casino.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley, of Bemidji; and inherited five children, Sandy (Rick) Bjornerud of Bemidji, Frank Shimpa, Jr. of Thief River Falls, MN, Tracy (Lauri) Shimpa of Grand Forks, ND, Lucy (Bruce) Raymond of Glyndon, MN, and Kelly (Jerry) Hlucny of Fisher, MN; grandchildren, Troy Bjornerud (David), Allison (Carlos) Sanchez, Ashely Bjornerud (Dex), Jamie Bjornerud, Keith Shimpa (Taylor), Lindsey (Geneva) Espinoza, Brent Shimpa, Emily Shimpa (Caleb), Trevor (Katie) Raymond, Alicia (Casey) Holowell, Ella Hlucny, and Gavyn Hlucny.
Also surviving are siblings, Lillian Nelson of Fertile, MN, Gladys Bushy of Spokane, WA, and Alice (Bob) Pierce of Sun City, AZ. Nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Myra; grandparents, Sam and Gladys Goldsmith and Hans and Anna Jensen; brothers-in-law, Gerald Nelson and Dennis Bushy; and nephew, Brandon Bushy.
A special thank you to the Joe Lueken Cancer Center and the Doctors of Sanford Hospice and Home Respite Care, True Health and Choice Therapy.