Roger Dean Jensen, 77, of Austin, Minnesota, died Friday, June 24, 2016, at Our House Senior Living.

He was born Feb. 14, 1939, in Scarville, Iowa, the son of Otis and Mabel (Olson) Jensen. He was baptized on April 16, 1939, at Bethel Church in Scarville, Iowa. The family moved to Minnesota where Roger attended school, graduating from Glenville, Minnesota, High School. After graduation, Roger remained on the family farm, except for a tour of duty with the United States Army. He served as a Military Policeman from Nov. 30, 1961 to Feb. 14, 1963. After his discharge, Roger returned to the family farm near Brownsdale where he was active in farming and in the community, including serving a term on the Red Rock Township Board. Roger was always a loving uncle to his many nieces and nephews. In his spare time, he enjoyed going to auction sales. If anyone needed something for a repair project it could probably be found on the farm. There were also stuffed animals for all the kids when they would visit. He had an ever growing collection of pigs in many styles and sizes. Roger was known to be the town historian.

Survivors include, four brothers, Gayler (Ethel) Jensen of Austin, Orville Jensen of Preston, Harold Jensen of Brownsdale and Wally Jensen of Centerville; also many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Mabel Jensen; brother, Merwin “Mert” Jensen; sisters-in-laws, Alice Jensen, Audrey Jensen, Linda Jensen, Betty Jensen and Pam Jensen.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at the Brownsdale United Methodist Church with Pastor Mark Bengtson, officiating. Interment with Flag Presentation by American Legion Post 91 will follow the service at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at the Worlein Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Memorials can be directed to Brownsdale United Methodist Church or the Brownsdale Fire Department. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.