1929
Marvin
2017
Marvin Christenson
October 10, 1929 — May 12, 2017
Memorial services for Marvin James Christenson of Albert Lea, MN, will be held at 1:00PM Thursday, May 18, 2017 at the St John's Lutheran Home Chapel in Albert Lea. Pastor Don Malinsky will officiate. Friends may greet the family one hour prior to the service at the chapel. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery.
Marvin died Friday evening, May 12, 2017 at St John's Lutheran Home. He was 87 years of age.
Marvin was born October 10, 1929 in Albert Lea, MN, the son of Jens and Alma (Jepson) Christenson. He attended Albert Lea public schools. He was united in marriage to Jeanne Ann Zerck on March 20, 1978 in Sioux Falls, SD. Marvin was a resident of Albert Lea all of his life and had been employed by the Albert Lea Foundry for 20 years and at the Albert Lea Tire Warehouse for 20 years.
Marvin had been an active member of the Eagles Club (past president), enjoyed fishing, woodworking, gardening, camping and watching John Wayne movies. Together with his wife they wintered for many years in Arizona.
Marvin is survived by his wife Jeanne of Albert Lea, MN, children Darrell (Eileen) Christenson of Albert Lea, MN, Donna (Clark) Hoyne of Albert Lea, MN, Jerry (Diane) Christenson of Mesa, AZ, Debra Butler of Northwood, IA, Donna (Paul) Butler of Northwood, IA, and Douglas Clough of Hollandale, MN. Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive. There are two brothers surviving Bruce and Dallas Christenson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Adrian and Don and son Jimmy.
Marvin died Friday evening, May 12, 2017 at St John's Lutheran Home. He was 87 years of age.
Marvin was born October 10, 1929 in Albert Lea, MN, the son of Jens and Alma (Jepson) Christenson. He attended Albert Lea public schools. He was united in marriage to Jeanne Ann Zerck on March 20, 1978 in Sioux Falls, SD. Marvin was a resident of Albert Lea all of his life and had been employed by the Albert Lea Foundry for 20 years and at the Albert Lea Tire Warehouse for 20 years.
Marvin had been an active member of the Eagles Club (past president), enjoyed fishing, woodworking, gardening, camping and watching John Wayne movies. Together with his wife they wintered for many years in Arizona.
Marvin is survived by his wife Jeanne of Albert Lea, MN, children Darrell (Eileen) Christenson of Albert Lea, MN, Donna (Clark) Hoyne of Albert Lea, MN, Jerry (Diane) Christenson of Mesa, AZ, Debra Butler of Northwood, IA, Donna (Paul) Butler of Northwood, IA, and Douglas Clough of Hollandale, MN. Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive. There are two brothers surviving Bruce and Dallas Christenson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Adrian and Don and son Jimmy.
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