Service Details
His funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday, December 11th at 4:00 p.m. Visitation will be that day from 2:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Private burial with full military honors will be held in Good Hope Cemetery, Greenfield, WI.
Memorial Suggestions
Memorials have been suggested to Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin, 1624 Yout Street, Racine, WI 53404; or Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 5601 Washington Rd. Kenosha, WI 53144.
Joseph Murl Sens, 82, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, following a long illness. He was born in Edina, Missouri on August 20, 1942, the son of the late Lewis and Mildred (nee: Mc Carty) Sens.
After graduating from Edina High School, Joe served his country with the United States Air Force from 1960 until 1964. He received a master’s degree in Zoology from Northeast Missouri State University. Joe moved to Kenosha in 1970 and spent the next 40 years teaching Earth Science at Lance Junior High School and Chemistry at Bradford High School before retiring in 2010. On July 17, 1993 he was united in marriage to Dona Rogutich. He was an avid fisherman who loved spending time with family, especially his three grandsons. He also enjoyed reading, trap shooting, woodworking, sudoku puzzles, and watching his beloved St. Louis Cardinals.
Surviving Joe are his loving wife, Dona; his son and daughter-in-law, Aaron and Karen Sens; grandsons, Isaac, Elliott, and Jonah, brother and sister-in-law, John and Rita Sens; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Steve and Debbie Rogutich; nephews, John C. Sens and Nick Rogutich; nieces Amy Sens and Laura Desimone and their families. Joe is also survived by his former spouse, Sandra Sens. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his in-laws, Carl and Stana Rogutich.
Bonnie Rossmann says
Dona and Aaron, so sorry for your loss. It was a privilege to be a caregiver for Joe. He was truly one of the best and I will miss him
Pat and Tom Heller says
Joe and Dona are our long time friends. We spent many wonderful times together enjoying life. Laughing, telling stories, playing games and gathering together with Barb and Dennis.
As his presence will alway be with us we will miss his brilliant mind, humor, and embracing life.
We extend our heart felt sympathy to the family and friends.
Pat and Tom Heller
Pam Amlong says
I am so sorry to learn of Joe’s passing. Wishing you courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to hold in your heart forever.
Greg and Linda Micoz says
Dona, we are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you daily and wishing you strength.
Memories Eternal.
Love from Greg and Linda
Jon Lyons says
As Chaplain for American Legion Post 21, Sons of The American Legion Squadron 21, and District 1 out of Kenosha Wisconsin, prayers go out to you all! Remember the gift of knowing this great individual! Salute to you and thank you for your service! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Sandy Gallo-Pontillo says
Aaron and family, my deepest condolences. I am so sorry to here of your father’s passing. Take care.
Stephanie Karls (DeBock) says
I am so sorry to see this so late. Mr. Sens was one of my favorite teachers at Bradford. While Chemistry was not my favorite, he made it understandable and had so much patience. He was one of the good ones! RIP