Jerry G. Jensema

Jerry Glenn Jensema, 61, of Boone County died February 7, 2013 in his home.
Born September 7, 1951 in Sheboygan, WI, the son of Lamont and Marlys (Rauwerdink) Jensema.
Graduate of Oostburg High School, class of 1969 and UW Whitewater, class of 1974 with a B.S. degree in Occupational Safety and Health.
Served in the U.S. Army Reserves during the Vietnam War.
He was later employed by several companies in his field and was a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers, and the National Hearing Conservation Association.
He came to Rockford in 1988 to work at Health Conservation, Inc. (HCI) where he enjoyed a long and distinguished career in an industry he helped build until his retirement as a principle/coowner in 2012.
He was an avid traveler and loved sports, the outdoors and nature.
He especially loved golf and fishing and the greatly anticipated annual fishing trips with his buddies.
Jerry had a generous nature and was a friend to many.

He is predeceased by son, Nicholas Glenn, with whom being united in spirit will bring him great joy.
He is survived by his parents, daughter Krista Ann, Krista and Nicholas mother, Kathleen Gross; sisters, Judy (Burt) Ten Pas, Joan Jensema (Linda Peel) and Jill (Mike) Posewitz; his nieces and nephews, Melissa (Jason) Stephen, Jamie (Tanya) Ten Pas, Kami (Brian) Hagel, Jaslyn, Camber and Blake (Godson) Posewitz.
Jerry will be greatly missed, may he rest in peace.

A Memorial Service will be held at noon, Saturday, February 16, 2013 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd.
Visitation from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.