Marvin I. Jensen

RANDOLPH – Funeral service for Marvin I. Jensen, 88, of Randolph, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 9, 2026 at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Randolph. PMA Dwight Brummels will be officiating the service. Following the funeral luncheon, interment will be held at the Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Norfolk. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, also at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Memorials may be made to the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Randolph. Military rites will be conducted at the cemetery by the American Legion Post 16, V.F.W. Post 1644, and the United States Army Honor Guard. Marvin passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026 at his residence in Randolph. Stonacek Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Marvin was born on October 13, 1937 in Dorsey, Nebraska to Irwin Walter and Elizabeth Amelia (Opkis) Jensen. He moved to Randolph with his parents and four sisters in 1942. Marvin was baptized in Lindy, Nebraska and later confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Randolph. He attended grades K-8 at Rural District 93, graduated from Randolph High School in 1955, served in the army for two years and attended Montevallo State College in Montevallo, Alabama. On October 20, 1957, Marvin I. Jensen and Shirley L. Guy were united in marriage at the First Baptist Church of Vincent, Alabama. Marvin and Shirley were blessed with a son, Randal and a daughter, Lynell. After Marvin completed his tour in the army, Marvin and Shirley moved to a farm 5 miles north of Randolph in 1959 and in 2002 they moved to town. Marvin has been engaged in farming for 51 years and Shirley retired from teaching in 1997 after teaching at Randolph High School for 34 years. Marvin was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Randolph and served on St. John’s Lutheran Church council for four years, and also was a past member of RFS Board of Directors. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and playing with his dog, Jacks. Marvin resided with his sister, Elda Cunningham in Randolph since June, 2021. Survivors include his son Randal L. (Ginger) Jensen of Norfolk, four grandchildren Vanessa M. Hajek of Wichita, Kansas, Timothy R. Jensen (Angie Tate) of Stanton, Nebraska, Michael J. Jensen of West Point, Nebraska, Alisha M. (Gus) Steinmetz of Mitchell, South Dakota, seven great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, sisters Mae Reuter of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, Elda Cunningham of Randolph, June Anderson of Neligh. Marvin was preceded in death by his wife Shirley L. Jensen in 2019, daughter Lynell K. Hajek, parents Irwin and Elizabeth Jensen, sister Janet DeLozier, father-in-law and mother-in-law Ben D. and Roxie Mae Guy. Casket bearers will be Rick Verzani, Dave Cunningham, Leighton Jensen, Michael Jensen, Gail Cunningham, and Tim Jensen. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Marvin I. Jensen

October 13, 1937 - January 5, 2026