F. Merle Jensen, 92 of Bennet, NE was born on December 15, 1922 to Clarence F. & Alberta G. (Terpsma) Jensen at home in Bennet. He passed away on January 7, 2015 at the Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center in Lincoln, NE.

Merle attended country school near Bennet and graduated from Bennet high school in 1940. He married Mabel A. Hexom on April 16, 1944 at his parents' home in Bennet, NE. He worked as a farmer and was very active in the community. He was a member of the Bennet Community Church, Bennet Builders, Farmers Union, Center for Rural Affairs and Camp Creek Threshers.

He is survived by his Sons: Claude (Linda) Jensen, Owen (Marilyn) Jensen, Warren (Sandy) Jensen, Daughter: Muriel (Chuck) Sic, Grandchildren: Clark (Dana) Jensen, Christy (Ryan) Rosensteel, Carrie (Jason) Budd, Renee (Luis) Jaime, Shaun Jensen, Ryan (Jamie) Jensen, Kirk Jensen, Jordyn Jensen, Dawn (Nacho) Martin, Tammy (Ron) Fudge, Tracy (Ken) Gorr, Sherry (Ken) Mitchell, Marty Sic, Wally (Kira) Sic, 19 Great Grandchildren, Brother: Winton (Parky) Jensen, also many nieces and nephews.

His was preceded in death by his parents and wife Mabel.

Memorial Services will be held on Friday, January 16 at 10:30 A.M. at the Bennet Community Church. Burial will be at Bennet Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Bennet Community Church, Camp Creek Threshers or Bennet Cemetery Association.

Arrangements By: Fusselman Allen Harvey Funeral Home, Syracuse, NE 402-269-2441