Mr. Jens was one of my favorite teachers at A-C High School from my sophomore through senior years (1958-61). He was strict and I learned a lot from his classes. I always admired and respected him. He, along with Mr. Jerry Krause (math teacher & coach) encouraged me to go into teaching and coaching which I did for 6 years before going into the insurance business...........which I have never regretted doing so. I'm sure you have many fond memories of Mr. Jens and this will help you get through the pain of losing him. May God bless you.

a gentle, quiet soul. a teacher that taught, and cared about his students. will always remember him from my days at Central Junior High...and bumping into him occasionally in Iowa City.

Linda (Sexton) Fobian

Diana and family, My condolences to you and your family regarding Carl's passing. Our classrooms were near each other at South East and I enjoyed visiting with him.

Diane----

Sending my condolences to Diana and family. Carl was a genuinely decent man who cared deeply for his students. Passionate about history, the perfect gentleman, a model of professionalism, Carl will be remembered with respect and affection by all who knew him.

Dear Diana and Darren,

Diana & family, Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. Carl was a wonderful man, a teacher that made a positive difference for his students and a co-worker you could call a friend. God Bless! Dave Jacobson

Darren,

So very sorry to hear about your father's passing. My deepest sympathies to you, Jodi, the boys, your mom and the rest of the family.

Here are the comments that were posted to the "You know you grew up in Iowa City/Coralville in the 70's/80's Facebook page:

3:43pm Oct 15

Carl Jens, 79

Carl H. Jens, 79, longtime Iowa City resident and former teacher died Monday, October 13, 2014, at Mercy Hospital in the compassionate care of the Hospice Unit.

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Martha Christensen Nussbaum He was such a kind soul.

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Scott Shrader I had him at South East Jr. High

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Lisa Printen One of my favorite teachers.

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Lucy Fincher The best

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Julie Roesler Vandewater Loved him when i was at south east jr high! Great teacher!

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Michelle Rossie Rummelhart He was AWESOME!! One of my favorite teachers.

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Deena Nelson Oh no! He was my 7th grade global studies teacher at Southeast! So sad.

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PJ Bails I loved Mr. Jens. He was always so kind and patient.

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Bert Miller A really great man and a fantastic teacher. In 1970 I bet him Nixon would be impeached. Jen's won because Nixon resigned.

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Nora Elizabeth Zavala Had him at southeast...great teacher!

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Julie Person Ripperton I had him at south east as well, great teacher!!

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Patsy Campbell Anciaux I remember him at Central Junior High!!

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Stacy Lynn Rest in Peace Mr. Jens... you were such a sweet soul!

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Scott Duncan I remember him, though I had Gil Schantz for social studies.

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I was sad to hear of the death of Mr. Jens. I remember him from South East Junior High and I currently work with his niece, Joanne in Urbandale. ALS is a difficult disease and I myself lost my father to it seven years ago. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time!

So sorry to hear of Carl's passing. He was my teacher in junior high school and our neighbor on Carver Street. He will be missed.

Diana, Bob and I send our condolences and prayers. Carl was a gentleman, in the truest and every sense of that word. It was an honor and a privilege to teach with him. His gentle humor and respect for every student and colleague set a standard for all of us.

Diana,

I'm saddened to hear of Carl's passing. It's also sad that those damn Cubs couldn't even get into the World Series while Carl could enjoy it. Of course, probably none of us will live that long either.

I have fond memories of Carl.

Thinking of you,

Rollin

Remembering Carl with great fondness. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Carl and Diana - two gentle people whom I had the pleasure of knowing through South East Junior High.

Diana and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with Diana and the family. He was a kind man and a great educator.

Celebrating the life of a good man and mourning his passing with you.

Diana and Darren and family, I'm sorry to hear of Carl's passing. Hopefully you will be comforted knowing he is pain-free and at peace now. I remember so many fun things with our families, in our "younger days"!! I'm sending you loving thoughts and prayers throughout this time. Love you, Chris