Lyle Victor Jensen was born February 7, 1925 in Beresford, SD to Victor and Ethel (Swanson) Jensen. He died Thursday, March 29, 2012 at Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls, SD at the age of 87 years, one month and 22 days. Lyle grew up in Beresford and graduated from Beresford High School in 1942. He attended the School of Mines in Rapid City prior to enlisting the US Navy, and served as an officer during WWII. Following Lyle's honorable discharge he and Mary Lou Thoreson were united in marriage on May 9, 1947.He continued his education and graduated from South Dakota State University in Brookings in 1949. He then joined his father's business in Beresford: Jensen Insurance Agency. He made this his lifelong career. Lyle and Mary Lou settled and raised their three children in Beresford. Lyle was an avid reader, and enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, gardening, and golfing. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, served on the Beresford School Board, and was the church treasurer. Survivors include his three children, L. Paul Jensen (Sandra) of Dell Rapids, Mary Karen Engebretson (Dan) of Watertown, and Mark Jensen (Jonda) of Beresford; seven grandchildren: Michelle Jensen (Mike Hoffman) , Brian Jensen, Tom Engebretson, Kate Jurrens (Lynn), Zachary Jensen (Amanda), Amanda Hyronimus (Brad), and Rachael Bak (Ryan); eight great-grandchildren and one sister, Helen Ellefson, of Sioux Falls, SD. He is preceded in death by his wife and parents. The family requests that memorials be directed to the Alzheimer's Association or the Beresford Area Community Foundation. A memorial service will be held at 11AM, Monday, April 2, 2012 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Beresford. The family will be present for visitation on Sunday from 5-7PM at Wass Funeral Home in Beresford.