Erik R. Jensen, 71, of West Wareham, passed away at home on Jan. 17, after a long illness.

Mr. Jensen was the husband of Cheryl A. (Meier) Jensen, of West Wareham. He was born in Grindsted, Denmark, the son of Annelise (Andersen) Jensen, of Wareham, and the late Anders Jensen.

A welder, Mr. Jensen most recently worked for Capeway Frame & Trailer and Gault Transportation. He also worked for a time as a tuna fisherman out of New Bedford. Mr. Jensen was a Free Mason and belonged to the Pythagorean Lodge A.F. & A.M. Marion. He was an adventurer, enjoyed hunting, hockey, his dog Brownie and his hideaway in Sebec, Maine.

In addition to his wife and mother, Mr. Jensen is survived by his children: Cara Dahill and her husband James, of Carver, and Erik H. Jensen and his wife Jennifer, of East Wareham. He was the brother of Jytte Swanson, of Delaware, and Sandra Harvey, of Sandwich. He was the grandfather of Jacob Jensen, Aleksandra Jensen and Conor Dahill. Mr. Jensen is also survived by many loving relatives and friends. He was the brother of the late Jens Jensen.

Funeral service Friday, Jan. 22, at 5 p.m. in the Wareham Village Funeral Home, 5 Center St. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.warehamvillagefuneralhome.com.