Michael William “Mike” Jens, age 56, Lincoln, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at his home in Lincoln. He was born October 18, 1965 in Lincoln to Gordon and Erma (Rosenberry) Jens. Mike graduated from Lincoln Southeast High School in 1984 and then attended Southeast Community College thereafter. Mike was a hard-worker and loyal employee, working for G.S.K. for 20+ years. He enjoyed watching sports, going to the races and being with friends at Risky’s Bar when he wasn’t working.
Mike is survived by his mother Erma Jens, sister Brenda Stotts (Blaine Schoening), niece Chelsey Stotts, nephew Justin Stotts and greatnephew Carter Stotts. He is preceded in death by his father Gordon Jens.
Memorial services, 3:00 p.m., Friday, October 29, 2021 at Trump Funeral Services, 1600 West “O” Street, Lincoln with Pastor Kirstie Jeanette Engel officiating. Condolences may be left at trumpmemorials.com.
Rest In Peace my friend, you will definitely be missed by many people.
Mike, you were a great person and friend. Working with you was always fun and you helped me learn so much. It is hard to understand when something like this happens but I just wanted to say thank you for your friendship you will be missed.
Mike never got upset and always treated people with respect and kindness and that is something we can all learn from.
My condolences to his family and rest in peace Mike.
Rest in Peace big guy!
My heart goes out to Mike’s family. I had tremendous fun with Mike during high school. Many of his classmates called him “Treehead” for being tall. He loved that blue truck of his! I wouldn’t be surprised if he still had it.
I will miss him greatly.
There is so much that can be said about Mike. But to put him into words wouldn’t be enough. He was a best friend, my best friend. A man that would always be there for you. Thoughtful beyond words. He would always send me a card for my birthday. He was always do things unexpectedly like that. One of my memories of him was working at novartis. He called me crash because sometimes I might drive a bit fast a dump a pallet here and there. One day I heard some yelling off in the distance. I went to see what was going on and as I went through a doorway there was Mike. Off his lift holding up a doublestack of pallets from falling over. He went a little fast around that corner that day, the pallets started falling over and he jumped off his lift ran up and was holding the pallets up from falling over. He was stuck there. Well of course I had to let him hold them there for awhile as I teased him. Sometimes its the little things ya know. Well Mike I’m gonna miss ya big guy. Say hello to my brother up there for me. Love You
You were one of the real ones Mike! RIP definitely gone way to soon! I’ll miss ya!!
Mike is my first cousin and while we spent a lot of time together when we were all younger, over the years we lost touch until a few years ago when I saw him several times and reconnected. Mike was so nice and warm and kind. I was so glad to be reconnected as adults. A void will be left in our family without Mike.
I will miss you Mike and am so glad to have gotten a chance to know you better. You were a gem of a person and it seems you were an Incredible friend and that you will be missed by many. I have shed many tears this week and will
continue to do so. Continue to shine bright and may you Rest In Peace.
What sad news. My sincere condolences to your mother and sister. Love you all. Rest In Peace dear boy.
I did not know Mike but went to school with his sister. My deep condolences to Brenda and family. These comments tell me Mike made a significant impact. So sorry for your loss.
You will be so missed!
I first met Mike in 1995. Over the years our paths would cross and we both ended up at the Fletcher warehouse for GSK. Mike was a fork lift driver and I work security. Mike was always a big presence and good to be around. I looked forward to his coming into work every day. He will be missed. Rest peacefully brother!
Known mike since 2nd grade and thru cub scouts, Rest In Peace buddy, you will always be in my thoughts and prayers