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Joseph Murl Sens

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Aug 20, 1941 – Dec 3, 2024

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.

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  1. Bonnie Rossmann says

    December 5, 2024 at 5:11 pm

    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

  2. Pat and Tom Heller says

    December 6, 2024 at 1:21 pm

    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

  3. Pam Amlong says

    December 7, 2024 at 8:56 am

    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.

  4. Greg and Linda Micoz says

    December 8, 2024 at 10:02 am

    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

  5. Jon Lyons says

    December 10, 2024 at 7:46 am

    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! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  6. Sandy Gallo-Pontillo says

    December 17, 2024 at 9:45 pm

    Aaron and family, my deepest condolences. I am so sorry to here of your father’s passing. Take care.

  7. Stephanie Karls (DeBock) says

    January 2, 2025 at 3:09 pm

    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

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October 22, 2015

We want to thank Mike for the kindness and special attention he gave us for our mother. Marcella Conley. He came in the middle of the night himself to pick her up and take her to the funeral home. For the things that had to be taken care of, he told us not to worry; that it would be taken care of by him. Thank you also Mike for singing at her funeral, especially her favorite song, Amazing Grace. Thank you and all of your staff at Draeger-Langendorf.

Joan Schrader and family

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