John J. Jenson, 80, lifelong resident of Denison, passed away July 31, 2016 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.

He was born March 26, 1936 in Denison the son of Louis R. and Lou M. (Crosswhite) Jenson.  He graduated from Denison High School. He was a farmer and had also worked at Goodyear retiring with top seniority in 1999.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an athlete and coach. On February 12, 1956 John married Rita Rae Pierson in Denison.  She preceded him in death on May 10, 1974.

In addition to his wife, he was also preceded in death by his children, Jota Jenson on November 13, 1956 and Jena Rieschick on March 11, 2011, his sister, Betty Thompson and his brothers, Robert, Andy, Sam, Paul and George Jenson.

John is survived by: his children, John Jenson (Deb) of Leawood, KS and Jayne Rarrick (Steve) of Topeka, KS; his grandchildren, Alex Jenson, Ashley, Kim, Michael and Emily Rarrick and Andrew and Justin Rieschick.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Mercer Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Denison Cemetery.  The family will greet friends Friday, August 5, 2016 from 6-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Memorials are suggested to the Salvation Army or Topeka Rescue Mission and may be left in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, Kansas 66436.  To leave a special message for the family, visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com