Robert (Bob) James Jensen peacefully passed away into the arms of his Savior Sunday April 14th, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Eloyce Olmstead Jensen and Clarence Elmer “Swede” Jensen, sister, Sandy Ferrey and two of his sons, Robert Jensen and Russell Jensen. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Meda Alice Nelson Jensen, Sister Betty Lou Grafton, Spencer IA, son and daughter-in-law Christian and April Jensen, Gainesville, GA, daughter and son-in-law Jessica and Doug Sehres, San Antonio, TX. Grandchildren Hilari Jensen, Davenport, FL, Christopher Jensen, Jacksonville, FL, Katlin Derrick, Kerrville, TX, Joshua Sehres, Houston, TX, and great grandchildren Haley, Chelsea, and Michael Woody, and Jacob Jensen.
Robert J. Jensen is a retired Navy Commander having served our country for twenty-eight years as a cryptologist qualified in three foreign languages. He served overseas at the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia Cyprus, in Germany, the Philippines and Iceland. He also served on temporary duty in many more countries. He served three tours of duty at the National Security Agency and one at the Naval Security Group Headquarters.
Bob began his life in the small town of Primghar, IA in 1935. He graduated Primghar High School in 1953. He attended The University of Iowa for 1 semester, where he met his future bride, Meda Alice Nelson. He joined the Navy in 1955. Then on December 15th, 1957 he married Meda, the love of his life. Bob settled in Homestead, FL in 1978, while still on active duty. He started his career as an E1 Sailor, and finished as a Commander. After retiring from the Navy, he became a Vice President of 1st National Bank of South Florida. He served in that position for the next 31 years. While in Homestead, Bob was very active in the community, but especially loved his involvement with the Pioneer Museum.
In 2018, Bob and Meda moved to San Antonio, TX to be closer to family.
Bob lived a long, full life. He and Meda traveled the US for 20 years in their RV. They also loved cruising and traveled all over the world. He dearly loved his family and often included his grandchildren in his travels.
There will be a Celebration of Life on Friday, May 3rd at 3:00 pm at “The Forum at Lincoln Heights” where he had lived for the past several years.
