Robert R. Jensen, age 80, of Henderson, Nevada, passed away at home and peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. He was was born September 10, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois. Robert graduated Mt. Carmel High School in Chicago, earned a Bachelor of Science in Dentistry at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. It was at the University of Illinois where he met his future wife. He then earned a Doctoral of Dental Surgery at the University of Illinois.
At the age of 15, while in Chicago, he was an accomplished baseball pitcher and won city champs at Wrigley Field. While serving active duty in the U.S. Army he earned the rank of Captain and had a successful private dental practice that spanned 32 years. Not only did Robert work hard and was dedicated to his family, but he also enjoyed recreational activities that included baseball, basketball, snow skiing, golf, racquetball, fishing (fresh and salt water), playing poker, loved chess, had a rose garden, and was a huge Chicago Bears fan.
Robert is survived by his wife of 57 years, two sons: a surgeon and financial advisor, five grandchildren and a brother and his family.
Services will be private and restricted to immediate family only.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmboulderhighway.com for the Jensen family.
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