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Bradley Keith Jenson, age 74 of Monticello, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, February 26, 2026. He was born in St. Cloud on June 23, 1951, the son of Wallace and Jean (Nelson) Jenson.
Brad graduated from Milaca High School in 1969. He proudly served in the Army National Guard, being stationed at Fort Polk, Louisiana and Fort Sam Houston, Texas, serving as a medic for 6 years. He was a member of the Milaca American Legion Post 178 and Anoka American Legion Post 102.
Brad worked at Hoffman Engineering in Anoka from 1980 until 2010. Prior to Hoffman, he worked in Milaca assisting laundromats with equipment repairs and deliveries.
Brad will be remembered for his quiet presence and the kindness he brought to everyone he met. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, bowling in many leagues, riding bikes, hiking and camping with his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Wally and Jean Jenson.
Brad is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marlene Jenson of Monticello; sons, Mike (Caroline) Jenson of Lino Lakes, Greg Jenson of Cottage Grove; grandchildren, Elliot, Ethan, Emma, Victoria; sister, Dianne Dennis (Don); and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM, with visitation one hour prior, at Central Lutheran Church, 1103 School Street NW, Elk River, MN, with Pastor Ryan Braley officiating. Military honors will follow the service. Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery in Santiago, MN.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Peterson-Grimsmo Funeral Chapel of Monticello, MN. 763-295-2918. www.peterson-grimsmochapel.com.
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