Jenson, Aric D.

Aric D. Jenson, 48, of Monticello, died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kramer Funeral Home, Monticello, with burial at a later date. Pastor Darryl Larson will be officiating. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello.

Survivors include his best friend, Leann Jenson of Anamosa; daughter, Sarisa Jenson of Bettendorf; two sons, Andrew and Nathan Jenson of Anamosa; mother, Kris Jenson of Monticello; two brothers, Dana (Rachel) Jenson of Waterloo, and Adam (Lorri) Jenson of Paola Kan.; two sisters, Beth Helmrichs of Garnavillo, and Ricka (Steve) Parkhurst of Gardner, Kan.; a special aunt, Joan (Erv) Zuehlke; and godmother, Maxine Jenson.

Aric is also survived by many special aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Victor.

Aric was born on June 22, 1961, in Rockford, Ill., the son of Victor and Christine Lunde Jenson. He married Leann Fisher at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Monticello, Iowa.

Aric owned and operated A & L Turf Builders for 10 years, while working full time at Orbis for 20 years in Monticello. He was an avid collector who loved working outside, cutting trees, woodworking and especially decorating his home for Christmas, putting up thousands of Christmas lights. Aric was a man of many hobbies.

Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers and may be sent to 500 Kaitlynn Ave., Anamosa, IA 52205.

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