Jesse Kensa

Jesse was born in Alpena to Thomas and Melodee (Pinkel) Kensa. He served with the 82nd Airborne, in the United States Army as a repairman on the Kiowa Warrior helicopter. He enjoyed his cattle farm, trips to the casino, trapping, hunting and tinkering in his taxidermy shop with his friends and customers.

Surviving are his three children, Rebecca (Carter) McKee, Sarah (fiancé Tim Majesky) Kensa, Rylee (Grace) Kensa; two grandchildren, Natalie, Liliana; and his father, Thomas Kensa.

Jesse was preceded in death by his mother, Melodee Jo Kensa.

Visitation will take place at the Bannan Funeral Home on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2025, from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at noon with Deacon Mike Roy officiant. Military honors will be accorded him by VFW Alpena Post 2496.

Interment: Holy Cross Cemetery

Memorials: Friends Together