Annie Eleanor Jensen

Kenmare

Annie Jensen, 92, Kenmare, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 in a Minot assisted living center.

Annie Eleanor Jensen was born on October 3, 1932 to Herbert and Tina (Wisdahl) Emmel. She started school in Minnesota, but would often beat her dad home as she didn’t like it.

When the family moved back to ND, she attended Kenmare Public School, graduating in 1951. She then attended Minot State Teachers College and earned her teaching degree. She taught at Stafford Township County Schools.

She met the love of her life, Roger, at the Kenmare Roller Rink. They were married on May 4, 1952. They lived at Ft. Riley, KS for a year, and she then lived with her parents & in-laws while Rod was in the Service.

After his discharge they lived in Minot for 1 year before moving to Family Homestead in 1955. They were blessed with 3 children: Susan, Steven & Rhonda.

Annie’s faith was very important to her and a major force in her life. She taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and hardly missed a Church Service to worship her Lord. She was a member of Stafford Baptist Church (before its closure) and a current member of Faith Baptist Church.

You never went hungry at the farm, she made the best brownies, chocolate chip cookies, Scott’s heavenly cake, frosting and especially her sugar cookies, where great-grandchildren would ask her to make cookies for them and their school parties. Harvest meals in the field were a gourmet experience, with table clothes, napkins, and centerpieces. She could take a teaspoon of drippings and make 3 cups of the best gravy.

She loves to travel, either by car or plane with family. Going to Branson TN, Loveland CO, San Diego CA, Hawaii and other destinations.

Annie loved to bowl and was a member of the Ladies Afternoon Tuesday Bowling League for many years. She was a great Rook player and enjoyed the community card parties and playing with family.

She was an avid sports fan and followed her teams, The Kenmare Honkers, MN Twins, MN Vikings, MN Timberwolves.

She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren attending as many of their sporting and school activities as possible.

She is survived by her husband, Roger, of 73 years. Children: Susan (Jim) Chuesberg, Steve (Sharlet) Jensen, Rhonda (Tom Hegre) Johnson. Grandchildren: Roger (Emily) Chuesberg, Tiffany Wisner; Scott (Tabaya) Jensen, Stacie (Troy) Hedberg; Shawn (Jenna) Anderson, Trevor (Kayla) Johnson, Ryan (Carrie) Carlson.

Great-Grandchildren: John Blake & Lauren Chuesberg; MaKaya, Jadlyn, Adley, Kinsley & Kyen Jensen, Rylee & Landon Hedberg; Bradyn, Daxton, Harper & Luka Anderson, Keagan Berdahl (mother Rachel), Eli & Ari Johnson. Brothers: Larry (Virginia), Duane (Peggy), Doyle (Nancy) Emmel. Sister: Beverly (Steve) Berntson. Brother-in-law: Dave (Candy) Jensen. Sister-in-law: Virginia (Larry) Emmel. Many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: Grandson, Shane Jensen; Son-in-laws: Daren Anderson & Robert Johnson. Parents: Herb & Tina Emmel. In-Laws: Oscar (Tilla & Edna) Jensen. Brothers: Dennis & Daryl Emmel. Sister: Eunice Gilseth. Brother & Sister In-law: Orville & Bev Jensen. Sister-in-law: Joann Emmel. Brother-Law: John Gilseth, Leon Durbin & Nephew: David Durbin.

Visitation: Wednesday, July 9, 2025, one hour prior to the service in the Faith Baptist Church, Kenmare.

Funeral Service: Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 2 p.m. in the Faith Baptist Church, Kenmare.

Graveside Service: Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. at Rosehill Cemetery, Norma.

Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Kenmare.

Published by The Minot Daily News July 8, 2025.