James Jensen

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James K. Jensen, age 53, of Curtiss, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the tender care of Hospice as a result of congestive heart failure.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at the Abbotsford Free Church. A time of visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford is entrusted with the arrangements.

James was born on March 16, 1969, the son of Jon (Bonnie) Jensen and Barbara (Stanienda) Jacobson in Beloit. He graduated from Wisconsin Dells High School in 1987. James worked for several restaurants in Wisconsin Dells during his younger years. He moved to Minnesota and worked as a courier for an auto parts store, tree cutting service and factory work. After 15 years, James returned to Wisconsin and settled in Curtiss. He pursued his dream as an over the road truck driver with several area trucking companies, including C.R. England, where he received his training, and JD Bauer. A back injury put him on disability.

Jim loved deer hunting, fishing, riding his Harley-Davidson, camping and playing his guitar. He also loved his dogs, Copper and Pete.

James is survived by his father and stepmother, Jon (Bonnie) Jensen of Dorchester; his mother, Barbara Jacobson of Wisconsin Dells; former wife, Theresa Short of Greenwood; his step-son, Garrett Short of Greenwood; his aunt, Jacqueline Uffelmann of Cashton; step-brothers: Allen Quante of Stetsonville, Brian Quante of Withee, Randy Quante of Stetsonville, Corey Quante of Madison and Scott (Cherry) Revels of Neillsville; step-sisters: Barb Quante of Stetsonville and Denice Langreck of Greenwood; his special friend, Rebecca Warner of Curtiss; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Karl and Genevieve Jensen.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.

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