David John Tennesen, Fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Wed. July 26, 2017. Beloved husband of Janice M. Tennesen (nee Merten) Treasured son of Flora Tennesen (nee Smyth) and the late Everett Tennesen. Loving father of Craig (Kelsey) Tennesen and Andrew (Bailey) Tennesen. Cherished grandfather of David Bear Tennesen and one on the way. Dear brother of Susan T. Ross, E. Paul (Mary Loretta) Tennesen and brother in law of the late David J. Ross. Our dear father-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle cousin and friend. Funeral Mass, Mon., July 31, 2017, 10:00am at St. Paul Catholic Church, 17 Forest Knoll, Fenton, MO. Interment private. Memorials to the American Cancer Society or St. Judes appreciated. Visitation, Sun. 4-8:00pm at Jay B. Smith Funeral Home, 777 Oakwood Dr. Fenton, MO. Tributes at jaybsmith.com