Bobby D. Jensen, age 88, of Alpena, SD passed onto his heavenly home on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the Weskota Manor in Wessington Springs, SD with his family by his side.

His funeral service will be 10:30 AM on Wednesday, January12, 2022 at the Spirit of Faith Church in Woonsocket, SD, with burial at the Prospect Hill Cemetery in Wessington Springs, SD.

Visitation, with the family present, will be from 5-7 pm on Tuesday, January 11, at the Spirit of Faith Church in Woonsocket, SD, with a prayer service to begin at 6:30 PM; or visitation one hour prior to the service at the Church on Wednesday.

Bob was born to Clifford and Nellie (Heggen) Jensen at Storla, South Dakota. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Storla, South Dakota. He moved to Alpena with his family in 1941 and met the love of his life Ruth Hindman.  They married in October of 1952 and have been fortunate to spend 69 wonderful years together. To this union, five children were born, Steve, Valerie, Craig, David and Vicki. In 1952, he enlisted in the United States Army becoming a paratrooper and was honorably discharged in 1954.

Bob farmed, trucked, and ran a cow-calf operation. He was a successful businessman and expanded his career and purchased grain elevators in Lane, Plankinton, Armour and Woonsocket. He was a jockey and owned and raced quarter and thoroughbred horses and won many races.

He was a member of the Spirit of Faith Church in Woonsocket, South Dakota. He also served his community as a county commissioner and served on the WMMC and HRMC boards. He was a member of the American Legion Post in Alpena, South Dakota.

Most of all, Bob loved his family and loved telling stories to them. Attending his children's and grandchildren's activities was a highlight. He felt his most accomplished things in life was instilling a strong work ethic, love, faith and honesty to his family.

He is survived by his wife Ruth of 69 years, five children, Steve (Joan), Alpena; Valerie (Glen) Hohn, Woonsocket; Craig (Peggi), Wessington Springs; David (Kathy), Alpena; Vicki (Orv) Harmdierks, Wessington Springs. 14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter. One brother Les (Mary) Jensen, Alpena and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, (twin-sister) Betty Jean Jensen, Marian (Jensen) Anderson, Ardis (Jensen) Grace and Nellie at birth; three brothers John Jensen, Lloyd Jensen and Willis Jensen. Granddaughter, Stephanie Jensen and daughter-in-law Vicki Jensen.