Lars Anderson Jensen

Lars was born at Palo Alto Hospital on November 3, 1957. He graduated from Menlo-Atherton High School where he played football, wrestling and baseball. He continued on to receive a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology, Teaching Credential and Master’s from San Francisco State University where he also was a varsity wrestler.

Lars married Chanda Sams on June 4, 1988; they were married 32 years.

Lars was a collegiate wrestling coach at San Francisco State University (SFSU) for 37 years. In 1997 he led SFSU wrestling to the University’s first and only team National Championship in any sport. Lars enjoyed golfing, running, and the outdoors. Lars was a member of several Hall of Fames, most notably (San Mateo County Sports, San Francisco State University, NCAA Division II, National Wrestling, California Wrestling). He was also actively involved in the National Wrestling Coaches Association, NCAA Rules Committee, California Wrestling Hall of Fame, and USA Wrestling.

Lars is survived by Chanda (Spouse), Lara (Daughter), Brendan (Son), June (Mother), Kim (Sister), Chris (Brother), Paul (Brother), and Thor (Identical Twin Brother).

Lars is preceded in death by Paul Jensen (Father).

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private family funeral service will be held at 1 PM December 31 at Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park in San Jose. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to California Wrestling Hall of Fame Scholarship Program. Please write checks “CWHOF Scholarship Program” and note on the check “Lars Jensen Remembrance”. Mail Checks to:

CWHOF Scholarship Program- Lars Jensen

c/o Clark Conover, CWHOF Treasurer

1944 Meadow Glen Drive

Livermore, CA 94551

(For those that would like to use electronic payment, instructions using Zelle will be released the week of December 21-25).

Memorial Donations may also be given too the Lars Jensen Memorial Scholarship (For San Francisco State Wrestling). Mail Checks to:

San Francisco State University- Lars Jensen

1600 Holloway Ave, ADM153

San Francisco, CA 94132

(For those that would like to use electronic payment please see sfstategators.com.)

The family of Lars Anderson Jensen wishes to thank the staff at Mills Peninsula Medical Center. A Celebration of life for Lars will be held at a date TBD in future.