Shirley R. Jensen, 92, of Gettysburg passed away Monday, November 2, 2026, at the Avera Oahe Manor, Gettysburg.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 9, 2026, at the United Methodist Church, Gettysburg with Pastor Laura Cook presiding. Burial will follow in the Gettysburg Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

Shirley Rue Offerdahl was born on September 14, 1934, in Union County, South Dakota, to Ralph and Selma (Ellingsen) Offerdahl. She graduated from Alcester High School in 1952.

On February 3, 1954, Shirley married Gorden Jensen in Worthington, Minnesota. The couple made their home in Alcester before relocating to Gettysburg, SD in 1957.

Shirley dedicated 26 years of service to Potter County. During her time there, she assisted with the Food Stamp and Fuel Assistance programs and served as the county’s Emergency Manager.
She took pride in helping others and serving her community.

She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the United Methodist Church, where she was actively involved in the Friendship Circle and United Methodist Women.

Shirley is survived by her children: Greg Jensen of Bath, Sharmie Jensen of Aberdeen, and Shannon Johnson (Jeff Burns) of Gettysburg; three grandchildren: Jenna (Kent) Hansen of
Aberdeen, Justin (Mackenzie) Jensen of Pierre, and Jessica Johnson of Lincoln, Nebraska; and two great-grandchildren, Elliott and Emmett Hansen.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gorden (2003); brother, Edward in the Korean War and daughter-in-law, Deb Jensen.

A special thank you and blessings to the staff at Oahe Manor for the love and exceptional care of Shirley for almost 9 years.

In honor of Shirley, memorials are encouraged to be made by taking a friend or loved one out for a special evening and making memories together.

Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Shirley’s arrangements.

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