from the USTA Communications Department

Columbus, OH — Howard Jensen, 90, died Sept. 26, 2010, at his home in Albert Lea, Minn.

Mr. Jensen was born May 5, 1920, in Freeborn County. While still an infant he moved to Denmark where he lived for over four years. He returned to Freeborn County at the age of 4-1/2 and went on to graduate from high school in 1940. On Dec. 9, 1949, he married Violet (Babe) Mellang in Sioux Falls, S.D.

He was an auctioneer and real estate broker in Freeborn County for many years. He was a member of the USTA, the Minnesota Trotters, the Elks Club and AA. He was also a state champion dairy judge.

Mr. Jensen loved racing horses and raced at the county fairs in five states for many years. He was also an avid mink trapper, enjoyed hunting and playing cards. He fought many fights with the Golden Gloves and was always riding or racing his motorcycles.

He is survived by his wife, Violet (Babe); son, Greg (Anna Rahn); grandchildren, Beau (Dawn), Angela, Sonny, Amanda Rahn and Brynn Rahn; brother, Oscar; and ex-daughter-in-law, Janet. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Alvin and Egon; and sister, Millie Hanf.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 12, at the First Baptist Church in Clarks Grove. Pastor Jamie Cameron will officiate. Visitation will be held Monday, Oct. 11, from 5-7 p.m. at the Bonnerup Funeral Service and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Clarks Grove Cemetery.