Robert Louis "Thai" Jensen, age 71, of Dixon, was born April 1, 1950, at St. Louis, a son of William Foster and Edna Alean (Faulkner) Jensen, and passed from this life Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at his residence.

He was united in marriage May 29, 1971, at Newport News, Virginia, to the former Miss Linda Louise Stubbs, and to this union, two children were born.

On March 5, 1971, at Fort Eustis, Virginia, Robert entered active federal service in the United States Army and served until June 16, 1978, when he was honorably discharged from HQ CO 3D BN 4 ^TH BDE USATC ENGR TEADOC TC, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, at the rank of Sergeant (E-5). Robert's military training and education was Engineer Equipment Maintenance as an Engineer Equipment Repairman and Diesel Mechanic. During his time in the military, he served stateside and overseas in Vietnam, Thailand, and Germany, and after being in Thailand and learning their language, Robert often spoke in "Thai" language when he was upset and became known by the nickname "Thai".

He was awarded and entitled to wear the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal with Third Award, Driver and Mechanic Badge, Driver W, Marksman Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M14 and M16), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Two Oversea Service Bars. A man of highest character, Thai's "Honorable Discharge" is a testimonial of honest and faithful service to his country during the Vietnam War.

Following his years in the military, Robert was employed as a Corrections Officer in Danbury, Connecticut, and Indian Springs, Nevada, for twenty years prior to his retirement. Thai enjoyed growing his beautiful roses and always willing to show them off to all that would look. He truly had the "Green Thumb" and did other types of gardening as well, but most of all, Thai liked being with his family, loving his grandchildren, and especially doting over his great-grandson.

Those left to celebrate the life of Robert include: His beloved wife of fifty years, Linda, of the home in Dixon; his two daughters, Kristina (Ethridge "Jay") Taylor, Laquey, and Lisa (William) Jensen-Farmer, Dixon; his six grandchildren, Harley (Michael) Branham, Elondra Jensen, Sean Jensen, Xavie Jensen, Portia Jensen-Farmer, and Janessa Jensen-Farmer; his one great-grandchild, Isaac Branham; his siblings, William "Dub" Jensen, state of Arizona, Karen Durbin, Milwaukee, Oregon, and Jennifer Jensen, Eureka, California; nephews; nieces; and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, William, and his mother, Edna.

The way Mr. Jensen lived his life, serving his country, providing for his family, and interacting with others are some of the best tributes anyone could have for their life. Fond and precious memories of "Thai" will always be remembered in the hearts of his of his dear family and all who knew and loved him.

Arrangements are by Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home in Dixon with correspondence to the family in memory of Mr. Robert "Thai" Jensen in care of Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box EE, Dixon, MO 65459.