WEST BRANCH - Paul Nathaniel Jenn, 25, West Branch, formerly of Britt, died Saturday, July 28, 2001 as a result of a motor-vehicle accident north of Ventura.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 2 at 10:30 a.m. at West Hancock High School, Britt with Pastors Brooks Simpson and Chuck Walton presiding. Music was provided by Marilyn DeKruyff as pianist accompanying Dennis TerHark.

Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery, Britt. Casket bearers were Shane Boorn, Neil Daugard, Gabe McMahon, Brad Schlichting, Sam Bunk, Ryan Kinsella, Mike Redman and Trent Smidt.

.. Paul was born July 11,1976 in Sac City, the son of John and Lucinda (Hagedorn) Jenn. The family later moved to Britt, where Paul graduated from West Hancock High School in 1995. He attended Iowa Central Community College and then transferred to the University of Iowa, graduating in May of 2000 and received his teaching certification in May of 2001. He was to have taught physics at Mason City High School in the fall of 2001. Paul married Angela Abels on Aug 1, 1998 in Kanawha. The couple lived in the Iowa City area while Paul attended the University of Iowa. He wrestled for the Hawkeyes from 1997-2000 and placed fourth at the Big 10 meet as a junior and sixth as a sophomore. Paul worked extensively with wrestling camps and spoke to youth groups.

Survivors include his wife, Angela; his parents, John Jenn, Britt and Lucinda (Clifford) McClellan, Temple, TX; one brother, Stephen Jenn; two sisters, Laurel (Jon) Thomas, Manassas, VA and Kristin Jenn, Britt; his grandmother, Lucille Jenn, New Hampton; two nephews and one niece.

Source: New Hampton Tribune; Aug. 17, 2001 Page 4
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