Paula Yensen for County Board

My friend Lugene Clark helped me get through algebra class in high school. He was one of the smartest young men I knew. After graduating, he joined the Marines and went to Vietnam. He died there a few days before his 18th birthday. I still grieve for him. On Memorial Day, I am reminded of how much he sacrificed for us. His death meant so little in comparison to the life he never got to live.

He is, of course, one of the many whose names appear on the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C.

I have also chosen to remember him at the Veteran's Memorial in Lake in the Hills. May you rest in peace, Lugene.

Both my mother and father served the nation during WWII. My father, Paul Hans Yensen, was a refugee from Denmark who came here with his parents before the war. He served on convoy escort duty in the North Atlantic. My mother, Retha Gee, was "Rosie the Riveter" in a wartime factory. Their names are enshrined at the Veterans' Memorial in Lake in the Hills. They were among the millions of Americans of that Greatest Generation who sacrificed so much for us. I will never forget them.

My friend Lugene Clark
Posted by Paula Yensen · May 25, 2020 2:12 PM

Remembering those who gave so much
Posted by Paula Yensen · May 25, 2020 1:38 PM

Thank you for supporting my efforts to fight for fair, effective local government. You contributions will be used to finance direct voter contact, direct mail and other efforts during my campaign.

Thank you for the privilege of serving you again
on the McHenry County Board.

Paula Yensen, Ph.D.

Join County Board member Paula Yensen at Spring Fling 2017

The best friends make the best parties. While it’s true that Paula Yensen has some A-list friends like the Easter Bunny, none of them is more important than you. Let’s enjoy an afternoon together with good friends and good food.  Your support makes all the difference. Thank you!

• Sample a variety of wines and craft beers
• Cheeses and hot hors d’oeuvres
• Non-alcoholic refreshments will also be available

If you prefer to pay by check, make it payable to Friends of Paula Yensen, and bring it with you to the event. Thanks!