Jack graduated from Lincoln Northeast High School. He married Nancy (Riggins) Jensen. After graduating from University of Nebraska-Lincoln, he worked for AAA Cornhusker Motor Club, both in Lincoln and Omaha, first in insurance and then in operations management. Jack spent his adult life as a dedicated member of the BPOE Elks Lodge #80, serving at the local, state, and national levels. Later in his career he combined his long time civic interests with his professional talents and worked for the Elk's National Organization in Chicago, Illinois. After retirement, Jack returned to Omaha, NE.
Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nancy, his parents Jack and Lorene, and brother Richard. Survived by daughter Brenda (Erik) Jensen Burian, sons Brad Jensen and Brian (Stephanie) Jensen. Fond grandfather of six: Brandon Bond, Bayleigh Bond, Kelsey Burian, Keira Burian, Jackson Jensen, and Neal Jensen. Brother of Jo (the Rev. Fred) Cassell and Rex (Marilyn) Jensen.
A memorial service for Jack will be held Monday, January 7, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 South 14th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68512. Following the memorial service will be an inurnment at 10:30 AM at Lincoln Memorial Park, 6700 South 14th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68512. Memorial donations may be contributed to the Jack M. Jensen Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o the Lincoln Elk’s Lodge #80 Charitable Fund, 5910 S. 58th St, Lincoln, NE 68516.
