June E. (Denman) Jensen
June E. (Denman) Jensen , Age 81
June E. (Denman) Jensen, 81, passed away on the morning of March 7, 2022 at St. Clare Hospital Baraboo after a critical vascular event.
She was born in Reedsburg on April 25, 1940 to Allen R. Denman and Wanda M. (West) Denman. She was the fourth of five children. She was so small she fit into a shoe box.
She attended Baraboo schools. She married Gordon L. Jensen on June 20, 1964. They had three children, Theresa, Tracey and Timothy.
She was employed by Industrial Coils and Pizza Hut delivery in Baraboo. After she stopped working out of home, she worked from home watching children.
Born with a handicap that afflicted her legs she was in pain much of the time, but it did not stop her from living her life. She grew up on a farm and like most children in the 1940s and 50s had little money and plenty of chores to do and animals to take care of. She had many hobbies throughout her life such as crocheting, ceramics, reading, assembling artificial bouquets and later in life putting together puzzles. She enjoyed family get togethers and playing cards as well as enjoying our family pets and her granddogs and cats. She was diligent and talented in her care for her children, and later her grandson, cooking, baking, and making clothes. She gardened and canned the results. She helped Dad with raising and butchering chickens. Her leg pain was improved greatly after knee replacements in the early 2000s. Like the majority of her side of the family she inherited heart problems. She needed several stents put in in the last several years with the last surgery after a close call in early November of last year.
She is survived by her husband Gordon, daughters Theresa (Robert Hendricks) Tracey (Tim Pittman), son Timothy, grandson Tristan Pittman and sister Sharon (Charles Aiello) and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded by her parents Allen and Wanda, brothers Martin and Elmer, and sister Lorraine (Denman) Pickel.
Redlin-Ertz Funeral home is assisting with arrangements. Services will be private.
Condolences
Penny Snyder March 09, 2022
Acquaintance Baraboo , Wisconsin
Deepest Sympathy to the family. June was such an inspirational to many. She was a very kind, always remember her beautiful smile. Rest in Peace, June. Penny White Snyder
Kelly (Esser) Rodenschmit March 09, 2022
Friend of family Baraboo , Wisconsin
I am so sorry to read this about June. I remember spending time with Tracy at the house when we were kids. June was always so kind and a generous person. I know that has a lot to do with how her children have grown to be the same way. Thinking of the family at this time and keeping you all in my prayers.
Karla (Maas) Vale March 10, 2022
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of June. She was so kind and I always enjoyed her when I would come over and hang out with Tracey. She was a great lady and fun to be around. She made several ceramic pieces that my parents still have and we enjoy every Christmas. My condolences to the entire family. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Cassandra Wiatrok March 13, 2022
Community member BARABOO , Wisconsin
I remember her as the sweetest lady that delivered pizzas! While I worked at the grocery store, I met & worked with her husband. Such kind people! My condolences to Gordy & the family
Kathy L May March 14, 2022
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
So sorry for your loss. June was a very sweet lady. Her son Tim worked with my son Jon. Take care. I know she will be deeply missed.
Debbie (Nielsen) Hamburg March 14, 2022
Cousin to Gordon Wis. Dells , Wisconsin
My condolences to Gordon and kids. She was a sweetheart! I know you will always miss her.
Jeff and Cindy Haertlein April 03, 2022
acquaintance North Freedom , Wisconsin
So sorry to hear of June's passing. Husband Gordon worked at one time for Merrell Vertein and Benders Feed Mill; Cindy worked with Tracy at one time; and I always had fun visiting with June when she visited Wal Mart. She was always so nice, and fun to talk to. Our sympathies to the family. Jeff and Cindy(Vertein) Haertlein