"Dear Andrew's family, I am stunned and deeply saddened to hear today that Andrew has passed away. I met Andrew at the University of Oslo in 2012, where we had a great time together. In March 2014 he visited me in Poland where I was currently studying and I was very happy to see him again almost 2 years later after Oslo. I have such fond memories of him. I will always remember him as a very nice, gentle and funny guy with a great artistic spirit. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be greatly missed and I pray that his beautiful soul is at peace. Marigona"
In loving memory of
Andrew E. Jensen
May 30, 1993 - March 25, 2015
Madison/McFarland - Andrew Emjellem Jensen (a.k.a. Andrew J. O'Brien), age 21, passed away on March 25, 2015. He is survived by his mother, Jill Johnson, and stepfather, Joel Chapiewsky, of McFarland; sisters, Kari O'Brien and Laura Jensen, both of Minneapolis; sister, Christina O'Brien of Fitchburg; wonderful dogs, Lucky and Oliver; and a host of other friends and relatives who miss him terribly.
Andrew was a graduate of James Madison Memorial High School. A senior at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, Andrew majored in Economics and Scandinavian Studies and was preparing to graduate in May. While in college, he wrote for The Badger Herald, attended the International Summer School at University of Oslo for two summers, and recently completed an internship in Washington, D.C. with the Small Business Development Administration.
Andrew will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor and his ability to live life to the fullest. He was a talented musician, artist, and writer. Andrew had a gift for languages; he was fluent in Norwegian and Portuguese and conversant in several others. Before his death, he was working out twice a day and studying to qualify for the Navy SEAL program.
A Life Celebration for Andrew will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Cress Funeral Home, 206 W. Prospect St., Stoughton, Wisconsin. Friends may greet the family from 1 p.m. until the time of service on Sunday. Gifts in memory of Andrew E. Jensen can be made to the Mayo Clinic depression disease research program c/o Mayo Clinic, Department of Development, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905.
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Cress Funeral Home
206 W. Prospect St.
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 873-9244
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"Jill, I never had the pleasure of meeting Andrew. But knowing you, dear Jill, I can only imagine how he lit up your life. I am thinking of you and know that Andrew lives on in you and your daughters. Blessings and peace."
"Jill, I was stunned to hear of the loss of Andrew. He was a fine young man who had accomplished a great deal in his short life. I am so sorry for you and your family. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Andrew will be missed."
"Jill I didn't know Andrew but when I read this devastating news on FB page my heart went out to you and your family. I wanted to know more about Andrew and went on to read about him. When I read Andrew's memories my heart was broken even more see such loss to the World. All of his talents and accomplishments at such tender years will be missed. Please know that his memory has touched a stranger like myself as I've already gone on to speak about depression and the devastation it can bring. Please accept my condolences and may you be able mourn in remembering mostly the good memories. - (your study buddy from Concord)"
"Jill and Family, Words cannot express my heartbreak to you on the loss of Andrew. He always brought a smile to my face when I saw him at Memorial High School. My deepest sympathy to all of you at this devastating time. Betty Loeffler "