Ralph James Jentzen

Ralph James Jentzen, age 91, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at his home in West Branch. He was born on October 3, 1928 in Saginaw to Ralph and Margaret (Mey) Jentzen. He lived in West Branch since 1980, formerly of Saginaw.

Ralph is survived by his children, Teresa Cazier of New Braunfels, TX, Wayne (Kathy) Jentzen of Alger, and Brian (Teri) Jentzen of Horseshoe Bend, ID; sister, Shirley Gagnon of East Lansing; brother, Ron (Carol) Yaekel of Saginaw; grandchildren, Jeremy “JC”, Aimee, Derek, Trevor, Kevin, Ryan, Kyle, Levi, Joshua “Shane”, Ryan, Tiffany, Jennyfer-Anne, Rebekah and Brian II; numerous great grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Lois, son, Douglas, step father, Paul Yaekel, and brother in law, John “Jack” Gagnon.

Visitation at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin on Friday, November 29, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be at the funeral home on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Edwards Township Cemetery. Brother George Babcock will officiate.

Memorial Contributions can be made to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Arrangements were handled by Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch. Online condolences can be shared at www.steuernolmclaren.com