The Memorial Service for Richard Jensen was held on January 3rd at Easter Lutheran Church by the Lake. It was an incredible tribute to a man who touched so many lives around the world and left a very strong legacy.
The offciants were Reverend Kristen Capel, his niece, of Easter Lutheran Church and Reverend David Berg, a former student and colleague, of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Rochester, MN.
The service included the singing of “Borning Cry,” a song John Ulvisaker wrote and composed while collaborating with Dick for the video series, Waterlife. The composer played the guitar for the service.
An impressive host of people participated in the celebration of this man’s life. Among them were Bishop Patricia Lull of the St. Paul Area Synod who delivered greetings from the ECLA and Dr. Mihreteab Gebrehiiiwet who talked about his recollections of his teacher at the Mekane Yesus Seminary in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The blessing at the end was a recording of Richard Jensen singing “As You Go On Your Way,” a tune composed by John Ylvisaker for him to sing at the closing of each Lutheran Vespers program.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie, their three children, Doron, Dodi, Derek, and grandchildren.